Summary
New Yorkers are voting in large numbers in the city's mayoral election. Zohran Mamdani is leading in polls to become NYC’s first Muslim mayor. Former governor Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are also in the race.
Key Facts
- Over 1.2 million votes have already been cast, surpassing the 2021 election total.
- Zohran Mamdani is leading in most public opinion polls.
- If elected, Mamdani would be NYC’s first Muslim mayor.
- Andrew Cuomo is running as an independent, and Curtis Sliwa is the Republican candidate.
- President Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo and warned about withholding federal funds if Mamdani wins.
- Mamdani voted in Queens, Cuomo in Manhattan, and Sliwa participated in early voting.
- All three candidates plan to have election night events.
- Polls close at 9 p.m., with results expected soon after.
