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Poll Shows Mamdani Leading Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Race

A recent poll indicates that Congressman Zohran Mamdani has a lead over Governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York City mayoral primary. The primary is set for Tuesday and will implement ranked-choice voting.

According to the Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey, when simulating the eighth round of ranked voting, Mamdani won against Cuomo, securing 52% of the votes compared to Cuomo’s 48%. In overall raw vote counts, Cuomo held a slight edge with 35% support, while Mamdani followed closely at 32%. Other candidates, like City Director Brad Lander and City Council Speaker Adrian Adams, garnered 13% and 8% support, respectively. Scott Stringer attracted 3%, with 4% of voters undecided.

“For more than five months, Mamdani’s support has surged from 1% to 32%, while Cuomo’s numbers have remained relatively steady,” noted Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, in a press release. In the ranked-choice simulation, Mamdani achieved 18 points compared to Cuomo’s 12, marking a significant gain in the final round of the poll.

Mamdani’s campaign momentum has noticeably increased in recent weeks, according to further polling data. An earlier survey by Emerson College Polling back in May indicated Cuomo’s support had dropped from 35% to 23%.

More recent polls suggest that both Cuomo and Mamdani are frontrunners in the Democratic primary for mayor. Cuomo has managed to secure endorsements from notable figures, including former President Bill Clinton and South Carolina Representative James Clyburn.

Interestingly, some editorial opinions have pointed out concerns regarding Mamdani’s approach, with suggestions that he often overlooks the complexities of governance. In contrast, Cuomo is viewed as having a stronger policy background and a more extensive support network in the race.

The Emerson College survey was conducted from June 18 to June 20 and may reflect early voting trends with a margin of error of +/- 3.3%. The initial round of ranked-choice simulation involved 800 respondents, while the final round comprised 729 voters.