Summary
New York City held a mayoral election on Tuesday with three main candidates: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani, a Democratic nominee, led in the polls ahead of Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Sliwa, representing the Republican Party. Key issues in the election included affordability, housing, and the city's diverse identity.
Key Facts
- New York held its mayoral election on Tuesday.
- Zohran Mamdani is the Democratic nominee, running on policies supporting affordability and social services.
- Andrew Cuomo, former Governor, ran as an independent after losing in the Democratic primary.
- Curtis Sliwa, known for leading the Guardian Angels, ran as a Republican.
- Mamdani led the polls with 46.1%, ahead of Cuomo (31.8%) and Sliwa (16.3%).
- President Donald Trump and Elon Musk backed Cuomo shortly before the election.
- Voting occurred from 6 am to 9 pm local time, with early voting already completed.
- Major issues in the election were the cost of living and housing availability in the city.
