NY-07: Candidate Vichal Kumar (D) responds to PIX11/Emerson poll revealing primary voter indecision

In response to the latest PIX11/Emerson College/The Hill poll on Thursday, May 21, reportedly showing 43% of NY-7 Democratic voters remain undecided ahead of the June 23rd Democratic primary, congressional contender Vichal Kumar noted this demographic could shift the results for a candidate who offers more than standard campaign promises.

“With five weeks to go, this race is being decided by the 43% of voters who are still listening. That’s the majority. Voters in NY-7 right now don’t need another politician promising things,” said Kumar. “They need a builder who’s already done the work. Someone who’s created the institutions, scaled the solutions, and shown up at kitchen tables when government failed.”

“I’ve been doing that for 20 years. We’re meeting voters where they are, at their doors, at their subway stops, in their faith communities, and at forums like the one we did last night in Sunnyside,” added Kumar. “Polls measure name recognition. Elections measure who shows up. We’re running to earn every vote.”

The PIX11/Emerson College/The Hill poll revealed that the Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed candidate Claire Valdez is at 23%, followed by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso at 21%, with Council Member Julie Won trailing behind at 13%.



https://qns.com/2026/05/nys-7th-congressional-district-candidate-vichal-kumar-responds-to-pix11-emerson-poll-revealing-primary-voter-indecision/