Mamdani Leads as Election Day Approaches in High-Stakes NYC Mayoral Race

The self-described democratic socialist has led in the polls by double-digit margins.
Mamdani Leads as Election Day Approaches in High-Stakes NYC Mayoral Race
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during an interview with Fox News in New York City on Oct. 15, 2025. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
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New York City voters will go to the polls on Nov. 4 to cast their ballots in a three-way mayoral race that could have far-reaching consequences for the city and beyond.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee who describes himself as a democratic socialist, is heavily favored to win. He faces former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent, and Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee known for wearing a red beret.