New York City mayoral election landscape saw significant activity as incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, running as an independent, intensified his campaign efforts ahead of the November 4, 2025, general election. Adams, who switched from the Democratic Party in April 2025 after federal charges against him were dismissed, has focused on law enforcement support, securing endorsements from several police unions, including the Detectives’ Endowment Association. The Democratic primary, held on June 24, 2025, resulted in a victory for Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblyman, who defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo with 53% of the ranked-choice vote after multiple rounds of tabulation, based on data from the New York City Board of Elections. Mamdani’s win marked a notable upset, with turnout reaching 1.2 million voters, the highest in a decade for a primary. Cuomo, who led early polls with 45% support in March, conceded but launched an independent campaign under the ”Fight and Deliver” ballot line, gathering 15,000 petition signatures to secure his place on the ballot. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, the Guardian Angels founder, has maintained a steady campaign, polling at 12% in recent surveys. The race remains competitive, with Mamdani holding a slight lead at 38% in a four-way poll conducted by FOX 5 New York on July 18, 2025, followed by Adams at 30%, Cuomo at 20%, and Sliwa at 12%. The New York State Board of Elections reported that early voting for the general election will occur from October 25 to November 2, 2025, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day. Discussions on X highlight growing public interest, with posts noting President Trump’s alleged interest in influencing the race to counter Mamdani, though no official actions have been confirmed.
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