NYC Mayoral Race Tied Between Cuomo, Mamdani in New Poll

Recent polling in the 2025 New York City mayoral race shows a tight contest, with Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani leading in a four-way race against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. Mamdani holds 39% support in the four-way race and performs strongly among Democratic voters, while Cuomo leads narrowly in a two-way race against Mamdani. Cuomo and Adams have both moved to independent runs after Cuomo's resignation as governor and Adams dropping out of the Democratic primary. Mamdani's platform, including proposals like free city buses and city-owned grocery stores, reflects a break from traditional Democratic approaches, contributing to party divisions and a lack of formal endorsements from Democratic leaders. Meanwhile, New York City's Charter Revision Commission decided against including open primaries on the November ballot, frustrating independent voters who seek broader participation in elections, a move seen as favoring established party control. This context highlights a broader realignment and contested direction within the Democratic Party in New York City politics.