Sanders Scores 32% of Democratic Voters in New Post-ABC Poll

Bernie Sanders arrives at a rally at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Feb. 18.Photographer: Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images

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By Caitlin Webber

February 19, 2020 at 12:41 PM UTC

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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders continues to cement his position as the Democratic presidential front-runner, registering a sizable lead over rivals in a new national poll by The Washington Post/ABC News.

Sanders garnered 32% support in the survey of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters, a nine percentage-point boost from the outlets’ January poll and after strong performances in state contests in Iowa and New Hampshire.