Zohran Mamdani Ahead in NYC Mayor’s Race; High Turnout Reported

The New York City mayoral election is witnessing a strong performance from Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who is currently leading the polls. With an impressive 735,000 early votes cast, the election is seeing significant participation. The final day of early voting alone saw over 151,000 ballots submitted, with a notable increase in turnout from younger voters. Mamdani’s lead over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa is consistent across various polling data. For instance, a recent AtlasIntel poll indicates Mamdani holds 41% of the vote, compared to Cuomo’s 34% and Sliwa’s 24%. This reflects a solid position for Mamdani, despite a narrowing margin in some recent surveys. The energy among voters under 35 was palpable, with their early voting numbers jumping significantly in the latter half of the early voting period.