Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Mamdani Leads Cuomo in New York City Mayoral Race
A new survey shows Zohran Mamdani is now ahead of Andrew Cuomo in the race to become mayor of New York City.
This is a change from before, as Cuomo had been leading.
The poll was done after a debate and after Mamdani received support from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The way the poll was conducted might have helped Mamdani, who is a democratic socialist and could be the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.
Mamdani believes talking to people about issues like the cost of living can help build support.
Zohran Mamdani has taken the lead in the New York mayoral race, according to a new poll.
The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling, shows Mamdani leading Andrew Cuomo 35% to 31%.
The poll was conducted shortly after the first televised mayoral debate and an endorsement from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The poll's methodology, with more responses via text message, appeared to favor Mamdani.
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, could become New York City's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.
- Who
- Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo are the leading candidates, with the poll conducted among likely Democratic voters.
- What
- Zohran Mamdani has taken the lead in the New York mayoral race.
- When
- The poll was conducted on June 6 and 7.
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- The shift in the poll results reflects the dynamic nature of the race, impacted by events like debates and endorsements.
- Leading Candidate
- Zohran Mamdani
- Poll Percentage - Mamdani
- 35%
- Poll Percentage - Cuomo
- 31%
- Margin of Error
- 4.1%
- Poll Date
- June 6 and 7
- Endorsement
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez