A Siena College poll released Tuesday said Mrs. Hochul had the support of 46% of Democrats, compared with 12% for Mr. de Blasio, 11% for New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and 6% for Rep. Thomas Suozzi, with 24% unsure or naming another candidate.
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"James is out of the race. Williams and Suozzi are unknown to half of Democrats," said Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg. "With 22 weeks until the primary, it appears Hochul is in the catbird seat to be the Democratic nominee for governor."
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