NYC Mayor Race Tightens as Adams Considers Exit, Mamdani Leads Polls

In the 2025 New York City mayoral race, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani leads in polls, with a New York Times/Siena poll showing him ahead of former Governor Andrew Cuomo by four points in a hypothetical one-on-one matchup. Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, both running as independents, draw support from similar voter coalitions, mostly among lower-income, Black, Orthodox Jewish, and conservative-leaning areas, potentially splitting the moderate vote and improving Mamdani's chances. Despite pressure from centrist politicians, business leaders, and the Trump administration urging Adams and Cuomo to exit to consolidate the anti-Mamdani vote, Adams insists he remains in the race, though his campaign is conducting an internal poll to reassess. Republican Curtis Sliwa remains a long shot but could further divide the moderate vote. Polls indicate Mamdani holds nearly a two-to-one lead over Cuomo when all candidates remain, and a significant lead over Adams in a head-to-head race, signaling a challenging path for Cuomo and Adams if they continue their campaigns. The race reflects deep divisions within the city's electorate, highlighting Mamdani's appeal to a new coalition of voters and the strategic calculations of his opponents.