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De Blasio Endorses Mamdani as Polls Show Lead in Fractured NYC Mayor’s Race

Party leaders remain cautious on an endorsement, reflecting fears over 2026 messaging.

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From left: New York mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa, Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo.
Eric Adams announces his re-election campaign on June 26.
Zohran Mamdani speaks during the March on Wall Street on August 28.

Overview

  • A Tulchin Research survey of 1,000 likely voters places Zohran Mamdani at 42% in a five-candidate field, followed by Andrew Cuomo at 26%, Curtis Sliwa at 17%, Eric Adams at 9% and Tricia Walden at 3%.
  • The same poll’s hypothetical head‑to‑head shows Cuomo leading Mamdani 52% to 41% if others exit, highlighting how consolidation could alter the outcome.
  • Gov. Kathy Hochul praised recent candid conversations with Mamdani and noted areas of alignment on affordability, yet she stopped short of a formal endorsement.
  • National Republicans, including President Donald Trump, are branding Mamdani a “communist,” while Cuomo intensifies attacks on his DSA ties as they clash over crime and cost‑of‑living plans.
  • Mayor Eric Adams remains in the race as his orbit faces new legal trouble, including the indictment of former senior adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, adding uncertainty to an already crowded contest.