The city’s hotly contested mayoral race is reaching its final stretch, with Zohran Mamdani maintaining a commanding lead in the polls as early voting concludes and Election Day approaches.
According to the latest New York Times/Siena College survey, Mamdani — the progressive Assembly member from Queens — holds 41 percent support among likely voters, compared with 30 percent for Andrew Cuomo and 18 percent for Curtis Sliwa, the Republican contender.
The Final Push
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Zohran Mamdani has doubled down on a message of economic fairness, affordable housing, and public transit reform, appealing to younger voters and working-class families across the outer boroughs.
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Andrew Cuomo, the former governor, has shifted toward the center, seeking to reclaim moderate Democrats and independents skeptical of Mamdani’s progressive agenda. His campaign has emphasized experience and stability.
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Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, is focusing his campaign on public safety and policing, promising a tougher approach to crime amid rising concerns in parts of the city.
Political Landscape
The race reflects a deep ideological divide within New York’s Democratic base — between reform-minded progressives seeking systemic change and moderates prioritizing economic recovery and security.
Political analysts note that voter turnout in the Bronx and Brooklyn could determine the final outcome, as both campaigns intensify outreach efforts in the final days.
Voices from the Trail
“New York is ready for a new chapter — one that belongs to everyone, not just the powerful few,” Mamdani told supporters at a rally in Jackson Heights.
Cuomo, meanwhile, framed the contest as a test of governance competence:
“This city needs leadership that can deliver, not slogans that divide,” he said at a Manhattan event.
What’s Next
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The final televised debate airs Thursday night, expected to be decisive for undecided voters.
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Election Day is November 4, with results likely to set the tone for the city’s political direction in the next decade.
