MONTREAL — A new poll suggests that while former central banker Mark Carney is still the odds-on favourite to win the Liberal leadership, he isn’t likely to win on the first ballot.

A Mainstreet Research survey shows Carney with a solid lead among registered Liberals — and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland coming in second.

The poll suggests 43 per cent of Liberal supporters would vote for Carney on the first ballot, while 31 per cent would choose Freeland.

The poll suggests 43 per cent of Liberal supporters would vote for Carney on the first ballot, while 31 per cent would choose Freeland{ai:summary}<p>A recent poll indicates that former central banker Mark Carney is the frontrunner for the Liberal leadership but may not secure victory on the first ballot. Carney leads with 43% support among registered Liberals, followed by former finance minister Chrystia Freeland at 31%. </p><p>#politics</p>

Freeland a close second to Carney on first ballot for Liberal leadership: poll

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