Poll Shows de Blasio Close to Avoiding Runoff

A new Wall Street Journal/NBC/Marist Poll in New York City finds Bill de Blasio has the support of 36% of likely Democratic voters in the race for mayor, followed by Christine Quinn at 20%, Bill Thompson at 20% and Anthony Weiner at 7%.

De Blasio’s showing puts him within striking distance of the 40% needed in the primary to avoid a runoff for the party’s nomination.