The Democratic primary for New York City mayor is shaping up as a two-man race between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and progressive Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, according to new internal polls released by both campaigns.
A Data for Progress poll commissioned by pro-Mamdani PACs shows Cuomo leading Mamdani by just 2 points in the final round of ranked-choice voting (51-49), within the margin of error. A poll from Cuomo’s team, conducted by Expedition Strategies, gives him a wider 12-point edge (56-44). Both show all other candidates in single digits.
Mamdani has been gaining momentum with a message focused on housing affordability and income inequality. He was recently endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and his favorability among those who know him is strong (58-15), though 28% of likely voters say they still don’t know enough about him.
Cuomo’s numbers remain steady, buoyed by strong support from older and Black voters. His campaign is emphasizing experience and leadership, while Mamdani’s allies push a “DREAM” strategy — urging voters to leave Cuomo off their ballots entirely.
With early voting set to begin Saturday and the primary on June 24, both camps are accelerating their messaging. Cuomo’s supporters have launched aggressive attacks portraying Mamdani as soft on crime and high on taxes. Mamdani responded Monday: “His decision to start focusing on me shows that he is scared — scared that a 40-point lead has become single digits.”
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Who cares? At least he is blatant as his stances
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