Mamdani Overtakes Cuomo in Pre-Election Day Poll
Briefly

An Emerson College-PIX 11 poll indicates Queens assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is now leading former governor Andrew Cuomo, a notable shift ahead of the Democratic primary. In a ranked-choice simulation, Cuomo initially leads but falls behind Mamdani in the final rounds of voting, where Mamdani garnered 52% support. Mamdani's backing has surged from 22% to 32%, especially among younger voters, while Cuomo's support remains stagnant. Cuomo's campaign has dismissed the poll as an outlier, maintaining confidence based on other surveys showing him with a more substantial lead.
According to Emerson College, Mamdani has expanded support, raising first-choice preference from 22% to 32%, compared to Cuomo's minimal increase from 34% to 35%.
Cuomo's campaign dismissed the Emerson poll as an 'outlier,' asserting that other polls show him maintaining a double-digit lead over Mamdani.
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