Marist Poll: Zohran Mamdani Gains on Andrew Cuomo in NYC Primary Race

Marist Poll Results

• 📊 A new Marist poll shows Andrew Cuomo leading Zohran Mamdani by 10 points in the Democratic primary, 55% to 45% in the final round of rank choice voting.
• 📈 Cuomo is the first choice of 38% of likely Democratic primary voters, while Mamdani has risen to 27%, up from 18% last month.
• ❓ The key question for the final days is whether the race can tighten to single digits before election day.

Candidate Strategies and Appearances

• 🏛️ Andrew Cuomo emphasized bringing stability to the city during an appearance before 3,000 union members.
• 🤝 Zohran Mamdani highlighted his endorsement from Bernie Sanders during a campaign stop in Queens.
• 🗳️ Both candidates are actively campaigning in the final stretch, aiming to solidify support before voters head to the polls.

Economic Proposals and Early Voting

• ⚠️ Mamdani stated that New York City is in trouble, citing issues like homelessness, subway conditions, and rising crime.
• 💰 He proposed an economic plan to raise $10 billion by matching New Jersey's top corporate tax rate and increasing personal income taxes on the top 1% of New Yorkers.
• ⚡ Early voting has begun, with over 131,000 early votes cast, double the number seen in 2021.