Overview

• A Quinnipiac survey conducted Oct. 3–7 finds Zohran Mamdani at 46%, Andrew Cuomo at 33% and Republican Curtis Sliwa at 15% among likely voters.
• Cuomo has climbed about 10 points since early September, narrowing Mamdani’s advantage from roughly 22 points to 13 following Eric Adams’ withdrawal.
• The New York City Board of Elections’ finalized ballot lists some candidates twice and retains withdrawn names such as Adams and Jim Walden.
• Nearly three-quarters of likely voters say Cuomo has the right experience, yet a majority view him unfavorably and 54% say he is not ethical, reflecting fallout from his 2021 resignation.
• About 90% of Mamdani supporters report being very or somewhat enthusiastic, though New York City’s historically low turnout remains a potential constraint.