Zohran Mamdani Likely to Win NYC Mayoral Race Unless Opponents Withdraw

New York City's 2025 mayoral race has drawn significant attention due to the leading candidacy of Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist who defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary. President Donald Trump has publicly expressed concern about Mamdani's lead, suggesting that two of Mamdani's three main opponents—incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa—should drop out to create a one-on-one race that could be winnable. Trump has also criticized Mamdani's policies and questioned his citizenship, with Mamdani responding by accusing the president of threatening him unjustly. Mayor Adams has rejected reports of plans to leave the race for a federal job and remains committed to his reelection campaign despite political pressure. Meanwhile, the business community in New York faces uncertainty, with some advocating to let Mamdani win to allow the city to reset after perceived mismanagement, drawing parallels to Detroit's recovery after bankruptcy. The four candidates continue to compete, with no indication of any dropping out, keeping the race highly contested and unpredictable.