Overview
- Party figures including House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries have endorsed Mamdani, signaling establishment backing for the Democratic nominee.
- Early voting began Saturday, October 25, with Election Day set for Tuesday, November 4.
- Recent surveys cited in the coverage show Mamdani holding a double-digit lead over independent Andrew Cuomo, with Republican Curtis Sliwa trailing.
- Mamdani’s platform centers on housing affordability, proposing a rent freeze on regulated units, free buses, municipally owned grocery stores, and universal childcare.
- His campaign continues to face criticism over his stance on Gaza and personal attacks tied to his family connections.