NYC Mayor's Race Poll: Mdani Widens Lead, Cuomo Gains Support

Latest NYC Mayoral Poll Results

• 📊 A new poll from The New York Times and Siena College shows Queens Assemblyman Zoran Mdani widening his lead in the four-person race for NYC mayor.
• 🎯 Mdani currently holds 46% of likely voter support, followed by former Governor Andrew Cuomo with 24%, Republican Curtis Lewa with 15%, and Mayor Eric Adams with 9%.
• ❓ 5% of respondents remain undecided in the race, which is eight weeks away from Election Day.

Head-to-Head Matchups and Candidate Support

• ⚔️ A head-to-head poll indicates a tighter race if Mdani and Cuomo were to face each other, with Mdani at 48% and Cuomo at 44%.
• 🤝 A group of business leaders met with former Governor Andrew Cuomo to endorse his candidacy, emphasizing the need for a plan to lead the city.
• 🗣️ Mayor Adams is also meeting with business leaders, acknowledging their concerns about the Democratic primary winner's potential impact on the city, including issues like decriminalizing prostitution.

Campaign Developments and Ballot Issues

• 💬 Mdani's spokesperson stated that New Yorkers see him as the only candidate fighting to make the city more affordable, pushing back against "backroom scheming."
• ⚖️ The Board of Elections will meet after rejecting a request by Jim Walden to remove his name from the mayoral ballot, as his application was submitted too late.
• 📢 Walden, who suspended his campaign last Tuesday, urged other candidates to unite to defeat Mdani.