Overview

• A new poll shows Zohran Mamdani leading Andrew Cuomo 35 percent to 31 percent, marking the first time the former governor has trailed since entering the race
• Cuomo holds high-profile endorsements from Mike Bloomberg, David Patterson and Keith Wright; Mamdani is backed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Working Families Party
• The ranked-choice system allows voters to rank up to five candidates during early voting from June 14 to June 23 ahead of the June 24 primary
• The crowded Democratic field also features candidates such as Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams and Scott Stringer, each offering competing plans on affordable housing, public safety and education
• The Democratic nominee will face independent Eric Adams, Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Jim Walden in November’s general election