New York: New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has taken a commanding lead in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, securing more than half of all voter support in a new citywide poll. The 33- year-old Democrat, who last month stunned the political establishment by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the primary, now holds a decisive double-digit advantage over his rivals.
A poll conducted by Zenith Research and Public Progress Solutions from July 16 to 24 shows Mamdani with an impressive 50 per cent support among likely voters, surpassing all other candidates combined. Cuomo, now running as an independent, trails in a distant second place with 22 per cent. He is followed by Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa at 13 per cent. Current Mayor Eric Adams, also running as an independent, registers a meagre 7 per cent, while former federal prosecutor Jim Walden receives 1 per cent. Six per cent of voters remain undecided.
The poll, which surveyed 1,453 registered voters across all five boroughs, with a margin of error of ±2.9 per cent, highlights Mamdani's strong position. His dominance is further solidified in hypothetical matchups. Without Cuomo in the race, Mamdani's support rises to 55 per cent. In a one-on-one contest against Cuomo, he maintains a decisive 52 per cent to 40 per cent lead. The gap is even wider against Adams, with Mamdani commanding 59 per cent of the vote compared to the mayor’s 32 per cent.
The findings mark the most comprehensive public polling released to date for the mayoral election, which is scheduled for November 4.