Summary
Betting odds suggest Zohran Mamdani is likely to win the New York City mayoral election, leading against independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Polls show Mamdani with a significant lead, with support from well-known Democrats. The election's outcome will influence important issues in the city.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is leading in the NYC mayoral election, according to betting odds from Polymarket.
- Mamdani has a 94% chance of winning, according to Polymarket, with Cuomo at 6%.
- Recent polls show Mamdani ahead of Cuomo by 16 points, with Curtis Sliwa further behind.
- Mamdani is backed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, and Kathy Hochul.
- Andrew Cuomo is running as an independent, returning to public life after resigning as governor in 2021.
- The election winner will handle issues like affordability and crime in NYC.
- Polls close at 9 p.m. in New York, with preliminary results expected by 10 p.m.
