A new poll found that more New Yorkers are in favor of legalizing prostitution than those who think it should be a crime – an issue that’s divided candidates in the New York City mayoral race.

About 44% of respondents said they think prostitution between consenting adults should be legal, while 33% said they think it should be a crime, according to the survey, which was conducted by Public Policy Polling for national advocacy organization Decriminalize Sex Work.

Another 24% of respondents said they were not sure.

A quarter of New Yorkers surveyed also said they knew someone who had purchased sex. And 18% of New Yorkers said they knew someone who had sold sex. The poll had a 4.2-point margin of error.

Also looking at support for the mayoral candidates, the survey found Democratic no

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