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John Oliver praised Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral race, criticizing Andrew Cuomo's campaign and ads, including one featuring a humorous reference to 'Schoolhouse Rock,' and highlighting Cuomo's controversial campaign tactics and Mamdani's gracious response.
Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo, and vows to oppose divisive politics, while Democrats see success in other key races and California passes Proposition 50 to redraw districts temporarily, amid a record-long US government shutdown.
Zohran Mamdani, after a surprising primary victory, is running for NYC mayor against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa, with incumbent Mayor Eric Adams endorsing Cuomo after dropping out of the race.
The NYC mayoral race features Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, with polls favoring Mamdani as the likely winner. Voting concluded with early votes heavily favoring Mamdani, a progressive Democrat, while Cuomo, an independent with a controversial past, and Sliwa, a Republican outsider, also competed. Results are expected shortly after polls close at 9pm.
Zohran Mamdani, a leading candidate in the NYC mayoral race, equates voting for Andrew Cuomo to voting for Trump, criticizing Cuomo's alignment with Trump's endorsements and policies. Despite Trump's support for Cuomo, Mamdani remains the frontrunner, emphasizing a contrast between his campaign and Cuomo's political stance.
Elon Musk publicly endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, urging voters to support him and suggesting that voting for GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa is effectively a vote for Mamdani. Musk's endorsement aligns him with other billionaires opposing Mamdani's candidacy, amidst a contentious race involving various political and financial interests.
The New York City 2025 mayoral election features Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a progressive candidate, facing off against former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, with key races and ballot measures also on the ballot. Mamdani's campaign has sparked debate within the Democratic Party, and the election results are expected to be closely watched, with vote counting continuing after polls close.
A record number of New Yorkers participated in early voting for the mayoral race, with a significant increase in young voters supporting Zohran Mamdani, signaling a shift in voter engagement and potential impact on the upcoming election.
Over 735,000 New Yorkers participated in early voting for the NYC mayoral race, setting the stage for potentially the highest turnout in modern city history, with expectations that total votes could surpass 2 million on Election Day, driven by a highly competitive and ideologically diverse race featuring candidates like Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo.
On the final day of early voting in NYC, mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa campaigned intensely across the boroughs to rally supporters, with Mamdani aiming to set a record for door-to-door outreach. The race has been highly competitive, with candidates trading barbs and emphasizing their experience and campaign efforts as voters head to the polls.
Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Democrat and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City after winning the Democratic nomination, with policies focused on affordable housing, higher taxes on the wealthy, and expanded public services. His main opponents are Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani's rise is notable given his outsider status and his background, and his potential election could influence city policies and US political dynamics.
Zohran Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral race with 50% support in a recent poll, significantly ahead of former Governor Andrew Cuomo at 25%, with support for Republican Curtis Sliwa at 21%. Mamdani's support has grown, especially among Black and younger voters, and he is widely expected to win the upcoming election.
The NYC mayoral race is tightening with one week left, showing a lead for Zohran Mamdani but with Andrew Cuomo consolidating support among voters without a candidate. Early voting indicates high turnout, especially among older voters, and the race remains highly competitive, making it unpredictable how it will conclude.
A recent Suffolk University poll shows Andrew Cuomo closing the gap with Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayor's race, with Cuomo now 10 points behind, amid high early voting turnout especially among older voters. The race remains competitive with Mamdani leading but Cuomo gaining ground, and the outcome is uncertain with just days before Election Day.
Andrew Cuomo made controversial remarks during a radio interview, suggesting that Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim candidate for NYC mayor, would cheer a 9/11 attack, which Mamdani condemned as racist and disgusting. The exchange highlighted tensions over Mamdani's faith and his stance on Israel, amid broader political and racial divisions in the NYC mayoral race.