Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race As Early Voting Begins

<p>Early voting has begun in New York City&rsquo;s mayoral race, with voters across the city casting ballots ahead of the November 4 general election, the New York Post reported. The contest has drawn national attention as the city could elect a socialist mayor for the first time in its history. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Queens Assemblyman and self-described socialist, is currently leading the race, thanks in part to former Governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent and Republican Curtis Sliwa splitting the moderate and conservative vote.</p> <p>Mamdani, if elected, would oversee New York City&rsquo;s USD 115 billion budget and a workforce of nearly 300,000, making him one of the youngest mayors in the city&rsquo;s modern history.</p> <p>The mayoral race also features Mayor Eric Adams, a centrist Democrat, who suspended his re-election campaign last month following a federal probe, though he was cleared of corruption allegations. Despite withdrawing, Adams remains on the ballot as an independent, alongside lawyer Jim Walden.</p> <p>New York City&rsquo;s 5.1 million registered voters can participate in early voting through November 2 at designated polling stations. According to the New York Post, most polling sites are open from 9 am to 5 pm (local time), except for October 28 and 29 (10 am to 8 pm) and October 31 (8 am to 4 pm).</p> <p>The campaign has centred on issues such as crime, homelessness, affordability, and policies related to Israel and US President Donald Trump. A recent Victory Insights poll, cited by the New York Post, shows Mamdani in a commanding lead with 46.7 per cent, compared to Cuomo&rsquo;s 28.6 per cent and Sliwa&rsquo;s 16.2 per cent. The survey also found that 26.5 per cent of respondents might consider leaving the city if Mamdani wins.</p> <p>Earlier, US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Mamdani, noting that he, along with Mark Levine and Jumaane Williams, secured the Democratic nominations for Mayor, Comptroller, and Public Advocate through a &ldquo;free and fair election.&rdquo; Jeffries praised Mamdani for focusing on the affordability crisis and committing to serve all New Yorkers, including those who do not support him.</p>

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