Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Socialist Lawmaker Zohran Mamdani Lead the Pack in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary Poll

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The former governor achieved national prominence in 2020 when his daily press briefings on COVID served as a sober antidote to Trump’s freewheeling calls for Americans to inject bleach.

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New York Magazine

NYC mayoral poll shows strong Cuomo lead, surprise 2nd choice on Staten Island

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo remained the favored candidate to be the city’s next mayor in a poll released Tuesday. About 34% of respondents said Cuomo would be their first choice while Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani came in second among named candidates with 16%.

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Staten Island Live

Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani lead the pack ahead of Dem primary for NYC mayor: poll

The Democratic primary for New York City mayor is increasingly turning into a two-person race — with support growing for both ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo and socialist state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, according to a new poll. Front-runner Cuomo continues to hold a commanding lead in the crowded primary election with the backing of 45% of the Democrats, shows the survey conducted for the five-borough Chambers of Commerce by the Honan Strategy Group.

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New York Post

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Cuomo, Mamdani Lead in NYC Mayoral Dem Primary Poll

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Democrat socialist state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani are the two leaders in the Democrat primary for New York City's next mayor. The poll did not include incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who is seeking reelection as an independent. Cuomo stands as the front-runner in the poll, with support from 45% of the likely Democrat voters.

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Socialist Zohran Mamdani cuts into Andrew Cuomo’s big lead in NYC mayor race — but ex-gov still projected winner: poll

Cuomo led Mamdani 34% to 16% when voters were asked about their first choice. The Siena College/AARP survey of 556 registered city Democrats found three other candidates each got 6% support. 20% of Democrats said they are still undecided — an X factor that could alter the race.

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‘Zohran Mamdani represents the future New York’: socialist riding high in bid to be mayor

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assembly member in Queens, has been the surprise package in the Democratic primary. The 33-year-old cricket-playing socialist wants to freeze rent, make city transport free and once aspired to be a rapper.

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Cuomo is ‘landlords’ favorite candidate,’ lefty NYC mayoral hopefuls and tenants say, slamming ex-gov’s housing record

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State Senator Warns: Former Gov. Cuomo Is Declining, Will Have a 'Joe Biden Moment' If Put in Office Again

“I don’t think the City of New York can afford a Joe Biden moment,” Democratic state Sen. Jessica Ramos said during a meeting with the New York Post editorial board. “I think that there are real reasons why he’s not answering questions,’ Ramos said of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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Cuomo skips another major NYC mayoral face forum — where candidates will talk immigration

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo won't attend another NYC mayoral forum. Candidates were expected to discuss how they'd respond to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The event was set to feature socialist Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the runner-up in the polls. It's the latest in a string of mayoral campaign forums that Cuomo has opted not to attend.

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4d ago

Andrew Cuomo continues to lead New York Democratic mayoral primary, poll finds

Andrew Cuomo continues to lead New York Democratic mayoral primary, poll finds. Cuomo beats second-place challenger Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, by 18 points. Siena’s poll found a remarkably static field, despite the drama that's enveloped the race.

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5d ago

Andrew Cuomo’s mental acuity ‘in decline,’ NYC can’t afford another ‘Joe Biden moment,’ mayoral rival says

New York City can’t afford another ‘Joe Biden moment,’ state Sen. Ramos says. “I think that there are real reasons why he’s not answering questions,” Ramos says of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo is under fire for ordering nursing homes to accept patients discharged from hospitals and lowballing the death toll.

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3d ago

NYC’s screwy Campaign Finance Board stiffs Adams, Cuomo while giving socialist Zohran Mamdani millions

The Campaign Finance Board withheld nearly $3 million in public matching funds from the city’s leading mayoral wannabe, ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. It gave the most cash, $3.8 million, to radical socialist Zohran Mamdani. The board cites a “high percentage (20% or more) of documentation errors for contributions.

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