The latest polls show that Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), is leading in the New York City mayoral race with 46.1% support, according to a RealClearPolitics poll average. This puts him 14.3 points ahead of his independent opponent Andrew Cuomo and 29.8 points ahead of Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
Mamdani’s proposals for universal, free childcare, free buses, and a rent freeze have resonated with liberal voters. However, Cuomo received last-minute endorsements from President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, which may impact the outcome of the election.
The polls were conducted through various organizations, including Emerson College, Marist College, and Quinnipiac University. While every poll carries some degree of uncertainty due to margins of error and differing wording in issues like undecided voters, aggregating different results helps reduce bias.
In total, over 734,000 early votes have been cast so far, with five million registered voters set to cast their ballots on November 4. Voter registration closed on October 25, one week before the election.
To vote, residents of New York must meet specific requirements, including being a U.S. citizen, having lived in the city for at least 30 days, and being at least 18 years old. Polling stations will be open from 6am to 9pm on November 4, with early voting ending on November 2.
Note: The article has been simplified to focus on the key points of the NYC mayoral race and polls, while removing unnecessary details and rephrasing complex concepts for easier understanding.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/3/what-the-latest-polls-are-showing-in-the-mamdani-vs-cuomo-nyc-mayoral-race