As New York City heads into its mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, appears to be the leading contender. Over 735,000 early votes have been recorded, reflecting a robust turnout that suggests heightened voter interest. This surge is especially notable among younger voters, who cast a substantial portion of ballots in the final days of early voting. Mamdani has consistently outperformed his opponents, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, in numerous polls. An AtlasIntel survey shows Mamdani capturing 41% of voter support, followed by Cuomo with 34% and Sliwa with 24%. While this margin is tighter than in previous polls, other surveys have shown Mamdani with double-digit leads. The uptick in participation by voters under 35, with over 100,000 casting ballots from Friday to Sunday, highlights a growing trend in early electoral engagement.
