Summary
A new poll shows Andrew Cuomo gaining 10 percent more voter support in the New York City mayoral race. Cuomo now has 33 percent, while Zohran Mamdani leads with 46 percent and Curtis Sliwa holds 15 percent. The race is drawing national attention due to its potential impact on political priorities and responses to President Trump's policies.
Key Facts
- Andrew Cuomo, the former New York Governor, is running for New York City mayor as an independent.
- Zohran Mamdani is the Democratic nominee, and Curtis Sliwa is the Republican candidate.
- A Quinnipiac University poll shows Cuomo with 33% support, Mamdani with 46%, and Sliwa with 15%.
- The poll surveyed 1,015 likely voters from October 3 to October 7 and has a margin of error of 3.9%.
- Eric Adams, the current mayor, dropped out of the race, potentially helping Cuomo gain more support.
- Mamdani's campaign could make him New York City's first Muslim mayor.
- The race could influence Democratic policy priorities in urban areas across the U.S.
- Mamdani is most supported by Democrats, while Cuomo’s backing is strong among Jewish voters.
