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Mamdani Holds Double-Digit Lead in NYC Mayoral Polls as Rivals Split the Vote

Polling from Gotham and Siena finds the democratic socialist well ahead of Andrew Cuomo in a multi-candidate field.

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Overview

  • An AARP New York–Gotham & Analytics survey reports Mamdani at 41.8%, Cuomo at 23.4%, Curtis Sliwa at 16.5%, and Mayor Eric Adams in single digits.
  • Separate polls cited by Arkansas Online from Gotham and Siena show Mamdani leading Cuomo by 18 and 19 points.
  • Cuomo and Adams continue independent bids, keeping opposition to Mamdani divided across multiple candidates.
  • Top Democrats, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have not issued public endorsements.
  • Conservative commentators stress concerns over Mamdani’s socialist policy proposals and his past remarks on policing and Israel, and they urge higher turnout and consolidation of his opponents.