NEW YORK (PIX11) – Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is still holding onto the lead in the New York City mayoral race – but one other candidate is also gaining support, according to new exclusive polling conducted by PIX11 News in partnership with Emerson College and The Hill. Cuomo, who entered the race in early March, is the first choice for 38% of voters. Then, there is someone new in second place – New York state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani , who is polling at 10%. He’s followed by current Mayor Eric Adams, who is now in third at 8%.
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Just to underscore this slide by Adams, more than a quarter of the Democrats that were polled voted for him in 2021. New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander both sit at 6%, while former City Comptroller Scott Stringer comes in at 5%.
Notably, 17% of voters remain undecided. When it comes to voters’ second-choice pick, Stringer leads with 15%, followed by Lander at 13% and Cuomo at 10%. For third-choice preferences, Stringer again tops the list at 13%, with Ramos and Lander close behind at 12% and 11%, respectively.
The poll also reveals some significant shifts since February. Mamdani surged by 9 points and Cuomo gained 5 points, while Adams dropped by 2 points. The number of undecided voters also fell by 8%, showing that more voters are making up their minds even with three months to go until Election Day…