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Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race as Independents and Endorsements Shake Up Contest

Reshaping a multi-candidate general election with a tech-industry donor surge, Mamdani has exposed splits among Democratic leaders over his socialist agenda.

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Overview

  • A Newsweek poll on Aug. 11 put Mamdani at 42 percent support, giving him a clear double-digit lead over Andrew Cuomo (23 percent) and Eric Adams (9 percent) in a fragmented race.
  • Campaign finance filings show 260 Google employees donated nearly $40,500 to Mamdani through July 11, making tech workers his largest industry-based donor bloc.
  • Cuban-born entrepreneur Joseph Hernandez launched an independent bid focused on public safety, affordability and technology, has raised about $300,000 and filed a lawsuit to restore ranked-choice voting for the general election.
  • Gov. Kathy Hochul has signaled a warmer reception to Mamdani while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries remains noncommittal, highlighting a divide among Democratic leadership.
  • Republicans have elevated Mamdani’s socialist platform in national messaging, and former Rep. Anthony Weiner predicted top Democrats will ultimately endorse him as the party nominee.