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Cuomo Retains 10-Point Lead as Mamdani Narrows Gap in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary

New York’s ranked-choice system is driving strategic cross-endorsements, with 11 percent of voters remaining undecided during early voting.

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Overview

  • A Marist poll conducted June 9–12 shows Cuomo leading Mamdani 55% to 45% in the seventh round of ranked-choice voting.
  • Cuomo’s first-choice support stands at 38% while Mamdani’s has risen to 27%, down from an 18-point deficit last month.
  • Zohran Mamdani secured key backing from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders in the final week of campaigning.
  • Mamdani forged cross-endorsement agreements with fellow candidates Brad Lander and Michael Blake to consolidate progressive votes.
  • Eleven percent of likely Democratic primary voters remain undecided and another 11% did not rank either Cuomo or Mamdani.