(L–R) Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate in New York City on Oct. 16, 2025. Angelina Katsanis/Pool via Getty Images
New York City mayoral candidates Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, his primary opponent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa squared off on Oct. 16 in a bid for the seat that current Mayor Eric Adams is vacating in 2026.
Adams dropped out of the race on Sept. 28.
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