A new poll shows former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo would easily win the Democratic primary for NYC mayor if he decides to run. Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations, has been rumored to be considering a mayoral bid but has yet to officially declare. The poll suggests a landslide victory for Cuomo, with support from over a third of voters surveyed. The results highlight the former governor's enduring name recognition and appeal to New Yorkers.
Waiting in the wings? Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo would easily win the Democratic primary for NYC mayor this year if he decides to run, according to a Honan Strategy Group poll released on Feb. 3, 2025.resigned as governor in 2021 amid a sexual harassment scandal
Nevertheless, the Honan Strategy Group poll of 769 likely New York City Democratic primary voters, taken Jan. 23-26, showed Cuomo with a 25-point lead over all other Democrats currently seeking the office. Rich Azzopardi, founder and principal of Bulldog Strategies and a long-time Cuomo aide and associate, said on Feb. 3 that talk of a Cuomo mayoral bid remains “premature” but that the poll numbers reflected the strength of the governor’s previous accomplishments.
Even so, the clock is ticking for the former governor to jump into the Democratic mayoral primary, which will take place on June 24. Petitioning for the contest and other races on the ballot takes place in March.an internal poll from former City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s mayoral campaign
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