Summary
Early voting in the New York City mayoral race has significantly increased compared to 2021. This high turnout could affect independent candidate Andrew Cuomo's chances because the most active boroughs were won by his rival, Democrat Zohran Mamdani, in the primaries.
Key Facts
- Early voting turnout for the NYC mayoral race was five times higher than in 2021.
- 79,409 people voted on the first day, with high numbers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
- Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat candidate, won the primaries in these highly active boroughs.
- Andrew Cuomo, the independent candidate, won the Bronx and Staten Island in the primaries, which had lower turnout.
- Mamdani has a double-digit lead in the polls and high-profile endorsements.
- The election date is set for November 4.
- If elected, Mamdani would be the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
