Zohran Mamdani Raises Over $1M, Surpasses Cuomo Adams NYC Mayoral Race

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has surged ahead in fundraising, raising over $1 million in recent weeks, significantly outpacing incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani's grassroots campaign attracted more than 8,000 donors, with nearly half of contributions coming from outside New York City, and an average donation size of $121. He currently holds $4.4 million in cash on hand and expects to receive over $2 million in public matching funds, positioning his campaign with over $7 million in total funds. Adams, running as an independent, raised approximately $425,000, while Cuomo raised around $507,000 and transferred additional funds from a state campaign account to bolster his city campaign. Mamdani's progressive platform, including policies like rent freezes and free childcare, has resonated strongly with working-class voters, leading to a commanding lead in recent polls. His campaign emphasizes grassroots support contrasted with Adams and Cuomo's donor bases connected to Republican-aligned contributors.