Andrew Cuomo in strong lead among Democratic candidates for NYC mayor: poll
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for the New York City mayoral election, according to a new poll from Marist University.
Cuomo was the top choice for roughly 40% of likely Democratic primary voters, including those who are undecided. His nearest opponent is Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, coming in with 18% support.
The remaining seven Democratic rivals have single-digit support, as Marist found that 17% of likely Democratic primary voters are undecided.
Marist found that Cuomo outpaces Mamdani across four rounds of ranked-choice voting before breaking way out with 53% support in round five – that’s excluding undecideds. Mamdani follows Cuomo with 29%, and City Comptroller Brad Lander comes in third at 18%.
By round six, Marist showed Cuomo launching farther ahead with 60% in a two-man race with Mamdani landing at 40%.
The Marist survey found Cuomo is polling high with likely Democratic Black and Latino voters. Mamdani has strong support among voters identifying as very liberal and under the age of 45, according to the poll.
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