By Amanda DeJesus\City &State
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo remains the top choice for New York City mayor, according to a new poll from the Manhattan Institute.
The conservative think tank polled 618 registered voters in New York City between Jan. 24 and Jan. 30. Cuomo led 30% of first-choice votes despite not being an official candidate. The poll also showed him performing well in matchups against general election candidates spanning parties.
In a matchup against Mayor Eric Adams, Cuomo dominates with 50% of the vote while Adams earns 28% and the remaining 22% are undecided.
Both Adams and Cuomo succeed in matchups against Republican Curtis Sliwa. Cuomo is at 59% to Sliwa’s 25%. Adams is at a narrower margin, with 40% to Sliwa’s 30%.
With Adams immersed in controversies, 71% of people polled have an unfavorable view of the mayor. Cuomo is in better shape: only 49% have an unfavorable view of him.
The poll also surveyed voters’ perception on whether the city is on the right track. The majority agree it’s heading in the wrong direction, with 66% disapproving.
