A new poll, released on Thursday (October 9), shows Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani holding a lead over independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, but the margin has narrowed following incumbent Mayor Eric Adams’ exit from the race.

Mamdani leads with 46% support from likely voters, while Cuomo trails at 33% and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa holds 15%, the new Quinnipiac poll finds.

With Adams’ departure, Mamdani’s lead has shrunk from 22 points to 13 points, reflecting a significant shift of Adams’ supporters to Cuomo, while Sliwa’s support remained unchanged.

Historical context and voter sentiment

Mamdani, a democratic socialist, would become New York City’s first Muslim mayor and first Asian American mayor if elected. Despite his lead, the poll highlights lingering voter concerns abo

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