Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) holds a wide lead over the rest of the field in both the Democratic primary and a hypothetical general election in the New York City mayoral race, a new poll has found.

The Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey showed Cuomo in front with 38 percent support, with New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani in second with 10 percent.

Embattled incumbent Mayor Eric Adams came in third with 8 percent support, followed by state Sen. Jessica Ramos and city Comptroller Brad Lander with 6 percent, former city Comptroller Scott Stringer with 5 percent, and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and state Sen. Zellnor Myrie with 4 percent.

Cuomo’s support is a 5-point increase from his support level in Emerson’s poll last month, taken before Cuomo entered the race.

“With about three months until the Democratic Primary, Governor Cuomo has emerged as the top........

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