New York City Mayoral Election: Zohran Mamdani's Lead Narrows as Andrew Cuomo Closes In

Strategic Insights -

The New York City mayoral election is heating up, with a new poll showing Zohran Mamdani's lead narrowing to just 6.6 points over Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, a Democratic candidate, has consistently held a double-digit lead since his primary win in June, but Cuomo's recent gains have brought him within striking distance. According to the AtlasIntel survey, Mamdani leads with 40.6 percent, followed by Cuomo with 34 percent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa with 24.1 percent.

Key Takeaways:

  • Zohran Mamdani's lead over Andrew Cuomo has narrowed to 6.6 points, with Cuomo gaining ground in the final days before the election.
  • Mamdani leads with 40.6 percent, followed by Cuomo with 34 percent, and Sliwa with 24.1 percent, according to the AtlasIntel survey.
  • Over 100,000 people showed up to the polls on Saturday, setting a record for the highest number of early voters in a single day.
  • Mamdani is confident but not complacent, announcing plans to break the campaign's record for doors knocked on a single day this Sunday.
  • Cuomo says the gap is closing fast and that he can feel the momentum on the ground, predicting a possible upset.
  • Various polls show mixed results, with Mamdani leading in some and Cuomo closing in others.
  • The Quinnipiac University poll showed Mamdani with 46 percent support, Cuomo with 33 percent, and Sliwa with 15 percent.
  • The Manhattan Institute poll had Mamdani up 15 points over Cuomo, while Sliwa remained third with 19 percent.
  • Suffolk University showed Mamdani's lead shrinking to just 10 points.
  • Victory Insights had Mamdani at an 18-point lead, and the Patriot Polling poll had him at an 11-point lead.
  • Gotham Polling and the city AARP report found 44.6 percent would vote for Mamdani if Sliwa quit the race, and 40.7 percent said they'd back Cuomo.

Statistics:

  • Mamdani's lead over Cuomo is 6.6 points, according to the AtlasIntel survey.
  • 40.6 percent of respondents support Mamdani, followed by Cuomo with 34 percent, and Sliwa with 24.1 percent.
  • Over 100,000 people have voted early, setting a record for the highest number of early voters in a single day.
  • Mamdani plans to knock on 1,000 doors this Sunday to break the campaign's record.
  • Cuomo predicts a possible upset, saying the gap is closing fast.

Sources:

  • AtlasIntel survey
  • The City
  • New York Post
  • Marist poll
  • Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill
  • Quinnipiac University poll
  • Manhattan Institute poll
  • Suffolk University poll
  • Victory Insights
  • Patriot Polling poll
  • Gotham Polling
  • City AARP report
  • Fox News poll