Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Public Policy Polling
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The two top contenders in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor engaged in heated exchange Wednesday over who is most qualified to run the city and deal with President Trump.With less than two weeks until the election,
The underdog in the race for New York City mayor may now be the leader. Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani ranked ahead of the frontrunner, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a poll conducted by Councilmember Justin Brannan’s campaign that POLITICO reviewed.
Mayoral contender Andrew Cuomo argued Wednesday that his leading opponent, Zohran Mamdani, lacks the experience to lead the city. “I think New Yorkers are smart. They know that somebody has to know how to do the job,
As he leans into his Muslim faith, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s positions on the Israel-Gaza war have drawn criticism from across the political spectrum.
The former governor has topped every voter survey since entering the race, but the democratic socialist is gaining on him.