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**Race for New York City Mayor Tightens as Andrew Cuomo Narrows Zohran Mamdani’s Lead**

*By Carl Campanile | New York Post | October 27, 2025, 2:01 p.m. ET*

The race for New York City mayor has tightened considerably, with former Governor Andrew Cuomo cutting front-runner Zohran Mamdani’s lead in half compared to a month ago, according to a new poll.

Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, now leads Cuomo, who is running as an independent, by just 44% to 34% among likely Big Apple voters, a Suffolk University survey found. Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa remains in third place with 11% support.

This marks a significant shift since Suffolk University’s prior poll conducted in September, where Mamdani held a commanding 20-point lead over Cuomo.

The poll is Suffolk’s first since Mayor Eric Adams completely dropped his re-election bid and endorsed Cuomo. Since then, Cuomo’s numbers have improved notably. He is now running roughly even among Hispanic voters after trailing Mamdani by 30 points in that demographic last month. Additionally, Cuomo leads among independents by 10 points, a dramatic reversal from September when he trailed Mamdani by 18 points among non-party-affiliated voters.

Seven percent of voters remain undecided, while the four other candidates on the ballot collectively garner 2% support.

Curtis Sliwa continues to be a significant factor in the race. He and Cuomo appear to be splitting the anti-Mamdani vote, making it more challenging to defeat the Democratic Socialist Queens assemblyman. According to the poll, many of Sliwa’s supporters would back Cuomo if Sliwa were not in the race.

“There is one person in New York City whose voters could have an outsized impact on the outcome,” said David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center. “That person isn’t Mayor Eric Adams, Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Chuck Schumer, or any New York billionaire. It’s Republican Curtis Sliwa, whose voters hold the 11% blocking Cuomo from winning the race,” he added.

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**E. Pluribus Unum:**
Sliwa is nuts. This isn’t caring about NYC; it’s aiding the destruction of it.

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The Race Is On: Early Voting Kicks Off in New York City

Early voting in New York City begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, giving New Yorkers the opportunity to cast their ballots in the hotly contested mayoral race. The candidates include Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent.

But the mayoral race isn’t the only contest on the ballot. Voters will also be selecting a new City Comptroller and Public Advocate, as well as borough presidents, district attorneys, city council members, and justices. Here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote ahead of Election Day.

### What Are the Dates and Hours for Early Voting?

Early voting starts 10 days before Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 4. Registered voters can cast their ballots during the nine days of early voting at their designated polling places.

– **October 25 – October 27:** 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
– **October 28 – October 29:** 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
– **October 30:** 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
– **October 31:** 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– **November 1 – November 2:** 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

### How to Find Your Polling Place

Voters can locate their closest polling site on the New York City Board of Elections website. Simply enter your address and zip code to be directed to your local polling location.

### Are Early Voting Polling Sites Different from Election Day Locations?

Sometimes. Many Election Day polling sites are housed in public schools, which are typically unavailable during early voting periods. To check whether your early voting site differs from your Election Day location, visit the city Board of Elections website where both options will be listed.

### When Is the Voter Registration Deadline?

The voter registration deadline is today! To confirm your registration status or register to vote, visit the appropriate online portal without delay.

### Do You Need Identification to Vote?

Voters are required to have a New York ID to cast their ballots; however, registered voters do not always need to show ID at the polling site unless they did not provide identification when they registered.

Acceptable forms of ID for those who must present them include:

– A current and valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license
– A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or another government document showing your name and address

First-time voters who have not provided ID by Election Day can still vote using an affidavit ballot, though they will not be able to use the polling site’s scanner.

### What Else Is on the Ballot?

Besides the mayoral election, New Yorkers will vote in several other important races:

– **City-wide offices:** Public Advocate and City Comptroller
– **Borough offices:** Borough Presidents and District Attorneys
– **Local offices:** City Council members and district judges

Additionally, there are six ballot proposals asking voters to weigh in on issues such as the housing crisis and scheduling of local elections.

You can view a sample version of your specific ballot online to familiarize yourself with what to expect.

### Is the Mayoral Election Still Using Ranked-Choice Voting?

No. Ranked-choice voting is only employed during primary and special elections. This general mayoral election will not use the ranked-choice voting method.

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Make sure to participate in early voting or prepare for Election Day — your vote matters!
https://nypost.com/2025/10/25/us-news/early-voting-for-nyc-mayoral-election-other-races-and-ballot-proposals-officially-begins-heres-what-to-know/

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Andrew Cuomo narrows gap against Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race as Dem socialist’s lead cut in half: new poll

Early voting for NYC mayoral election, other races and ballot proposals officially begins — here’s what to know