Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani lead in polls for mayor

Speaking just after sunrise this morning, Mamdani gave his closing argument for his candidacy, saying “we are approaching the dawn of a new era, New York City.”

“It’s only fitting that I begin the final day of this primary the way that so many New Yorkers do, up early and hungry for a better future for this city,” he said.

Mamdani expressed his gratitude for the “more than 50,000” volunteers that contributed to his campaign and said he is “filled with conviction” that he will win.

Final polls show Mamdani trailing Cuomo in the initial first-choice count, but potentially overtaking the former governor after multiple rounds of ranked choice tabulation.

“Here we are today with the latest independent poll having us defeat Andrew Cuomo in the final round and toppling a political dynasty,” Mamdani said. “We’ve shown that by focusing on the issues of working and middle class New Yorkers across the city, that by listening instead of lecturing, that by creating a politics of no translation, New Yorkers will join you in your fight for a new city.”