Summary
On election day in New York City, voters are choosing a new mayor. The main candidates are Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Early voting saw high turnout, especially among young people, and the results could be a significant moment for President Donald Trump, who has warned of potential funding cuts if Mamdani wins.
Key Facts
- New York City voters are selecting a new mayor.
- Zohran Mamdani is the Democratic candidate and the polling favorite.
- Andrew Cuomo, a former governor, runs as an independent candidate.
- Curtis Sliwa is the Republican candidate, considered an outsider in the race.
- President Trump threatened funding cuts to NYC if Mamdani wins.
- Over 735,000 people voted early, with young people showing high participation.
- Current Mayor Eric Adams supports Andrew Cuomo.
- Polls are open from 6am to 9pm, and anyone in line by 9pm can vote.
