Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race by 19 Points, Poll Shows
A Siena Institute poll shows Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani leading former governor Andrew Cuomo by 19 points in the NYC mayoral race, with broader implications for New York's political landscape, including a declining lead for incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul against Republican Elise Stefanik. The race features intra-party tensions and debates over housing policies, with Mamdani gaining strong support among younger voters despite some negative perceptions outside NYC.