New York's Big Vote: Who's Leading the Mayor Race?

November 4 Election: Over 5 Million Voters

Early Voting Surge

• Early Voting Ends: Over 734,000 early votes cast
• Record Turnout: Significantly higher than 2021

Leading Candidates

1. Zohran Mamdani (Democratic)

   • Platform: Free childcare, buses, rent freeze
   • Polls: Leading with strong support

2. Andrew Cuomo (Independent)

   • Position: Second place

3. Curtis Sliwa (Republican)

   • Position: Third place

Unique Race Dynamics

• Not Just Democrats vs. Republicans: Diverse mix of ideas and parties
• Current Mayor Eric Adams: Dropped out earlier this year

Polls and Predictions

• Polls Can Be Tricky: Not always accurate
• Mamdani's Lead: Varies by poll, but consistently ahead

Voting Details

• Eligibility:
• U.S. citizen
• Resident of New York City
• At least 18 years old
• Not in prison or judged mentally incompetent
• Polling Hours: 6 AM to 9 PM on November 4

Importance of the Election

• Biggest City in the Country: Decides the leader of New York
• Diverse Ideas: Reflects varied opinions on what's best for New York