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Mamdani Narrows Cuomo’s Lead to Single Digits in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary

Emerson College polling reveals Cuomo’s first-choice support at 35% with a simulation giving him 54% to Mamdani’s 46% in the final ranked-choice tally.

Overview

  • The Emerson College/PIX11/The Hill survey conducted May 23–26 finds Cuomo leading with 35% of first-choice votes while Mamdani holds 23%, and a ranked-choice simulation shows Cuomo winning 54% to 46% after ten rounds.
  • Mamdani has gained 23 points since early polls, capturing second-choice support nearly two-to-one and leading among voters under 50, white voters and those with college degrees.
  • Jewish voters prioritize combating antisemitism, with 76% viewing hate crimes as a very serious problem and showing strong support for Cuomo alongside increasing backing for Mamdani.
  • Cuomo’s campaign highlights his record as a former governor and plans to fight antisemitism, while Mamdani has formed alliances with other progressive candidates and emphasized social safety net reforms.
  • The June 24 primary, which features early voting from June 14 and ranked-choice voting, will decide the Democratic nominee who will face independent and Republican challengers in November.