A new WBUR survey shows John Connolly leading Marty Walsh by a slim two percent margin.

The poll, conducted by the MassINC Polling Group,  shows Connolly edging Walsh 41-39.

Connolly’s 41-39 edge over Walsh includes leaners. Based solely on the voters’ initial preference (without leaners), that margin shrinks even more, down to just one percent — 35-34.

Of those polled, 79 percent voted in the September 24 primary. Of the people surveyed who could remember which candidate they voted for Sept. 24, 23 percent said they voted for Walsh and 21 percent said they voted for Connolly.

When asked about labor union influence, 34 percent said there would be too much if Walsh were elected mayor. Only 10 percent felt labor union influence would be too much if Connolly were elected.

On the flip-side, 14 percent believe labor unions wouldn’t have enough with Connolly as mayor. Only four percent believe that would be the case under Walsh.

Of 503 likely voters, more women were surveyed than men, 54 percent to 46 percent. Only 12 percent of which were between the ages of 18-29.

Thirty percent of likely voters believe education is the issue the next mayor should focus on. The economy and education placed second and third, receiving the nod from 22 and 17 percent of likely voters, respectively.

Only 21 percent had household members in a union. Only 23 percent had school age children in the house.

The survey was conducted October 19-20.

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