Mamdani Holds Commanding Lead for NYC Mayor

November 1, 2025

New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani holds a commanding 25-point lead over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) less than a week out from the race to succeed outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), according to a recent poll.

An Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey released Thursday shows Mamdani at 50 percent, Cuomo at 25 percent and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa at 21 percent. Close to 4 percent say they’re undecided.

When undecideds are factored in, Mamdani’s support grows to 51 percent, while Cuomo, who is running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani, receives 26 percent and Sliwa remains at 21 percent.