Overview

• A Quinnipiac poll conducted Oct. 3–7 shows Zohran Mamdani at 46%, Andrew Cuomo at 33%, and Curtis Sliwa at 15%, narrowing Mamdani’s lead from 22 points in September to 13.
• The survey indicates most former Eric Adams supporters shifted to Cuomo after Adams left the race, though Adams’ name remains on the Nov. 4 ballot; early voting begins Oct. 25.
• Enthusiasm and image metrics favor Mamdani, with about 90% of his voters enthusiastic versus 69% for Cuomo, and a majority viewing Cuomo as not ethical.
• The NYC Campaign Finance Board awarded new public matching funds, giving Cuomo $2.3 million, Mamdani $1 million, and Sliwa $1.1 million.
• Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin endorsed Mamdani, as national attention intensifies with President Trump threatening to restrict federal funds if Mamdani wins and Mamdani pledging to fight such moves.