Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa Narrow Gap with Zohran Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Poll
Recent polling indicates a competitive race for the New York City mayoral election, with significant movement among key candidates. An Atlas Intel poll released on Saturday reveals that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has narrowed the gap against the current frontrunner, socialist Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
Poll Results Overview
The latest poll shows that Zohran Mamdani leads with 41% of likely voters. Andrew Cuomo follows closely behind, receiving 34% of support as an independent candidate. Republican Curtis Sliwa trails with 24%. This represents a tightening contest compared to other recent public polls.
Comparative Polling Data
- Zohran Mamdani: 41%
- Andrew Cuomo: 34%
- Curtis Sliwa: 24%
Polling Averages and Trends
Contrasting this Atlas Intel poll, the Real Clear Politics average shows Mamdani ahead by a larger margin of 14.5%. In their averages, Mamdani stands at 45%, followed by Cuomo at 31% and Sliwa at 17%. The margin of error for the Atlas poll is reported to be 3 percentage points.
Campaign Insights
Prior to the poll’s release, Cuomo campaigned in Brighton Beach, expressing confidence in his ability to challenge Mamdani. He emphasized to his supporters that Curtis Sliwa poses no significant threat to his campaign, stating, “There is no way Sliwa can win.” Cuomo also highlighted that Sliwa’s candidacy might inadvertently assist Mamdani’s chances.
Voter Engagement Ahead of Election Day
With election day approaching on Tuesday, early voting has seen an influx of participants. Candidates are ramping up their efforts to consolidate support ahead of this critical juncture in the race for mayor.
