New York City Mayoral Race Draws Leading Candidates Ahead November Election

The 2025 New York City mayoral race is intensifying with Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani leading the field, though uncertainty remains about whether key challengers like incumbent Eric Adams, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa will remain in the race. Gambling site Kalshi shows strong confidence in Mamdani's victory, with 84% of wagers in his favor, while Adams and Cuomo face speculation about possibly dropping out. Mamdani’s win would represent a significant shift within the Democratic Party, as he is a young democratic socialist with backing from much of the city's establishment, though he has yet to secure support from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump, a Queens native, has attacked Mamdani as a “communist” and claimed the city would have to be “taken over” if Mamdani wins, with Cuomo leveraging these remarks to bolster his own campaign. The race is also marked by intense scrutiny of Mamdani's ties to the Democratic Socialists of America and their controversial policy proposals, which opponents use to challenge his candidacy. The election’s outcome will shape leadership in America’s largest city and have ripple effects across national politics.