Tight New York City Mayor Race Intensifies as Cuomo Narrows Mamdani's Lead

Recent polls reveal tightening and highly competitive political races in New York City and New Jersey as election day approaches. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani maintains a lead over Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race, though Cuomo has significantly reduced the gap by gaining support among Hispanic and independent voters. Republican Curtis Sliwa's 11% support is crucial, as his voters prefer Cuomo over Mamdani, potentially influencing the election outcome. In New Jersey, the gubernatorial contest between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is extremely close, with polls showing Sherrill slightly ahead; early mail-in voting favors Democrats due to their registration advantage, but the race could remain undecided for days after Election Day. Meanwhile, the Jersey City mayoral race is a near three-way tie among ex-Governor James McGreevey, Commissioner Bill O'Dea, and Councilman James Solomon, marked by aggressive campaigning and mudslinging, with candidates attacking each other's political ties and fundraising sources. These races are drawing national attention as they may signal broader voter sentiment under President Trump's administration and have significant local implications.