The New York City mayoral election has drawn national attention in a way it rarely has in years past as former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faces off as an independent candidate with New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.

Each candidate offers a competing vision for the city, with Mamdani holding a commanding lead going into election day. However, Cuomo and Sliwa remain committed to the race and will see it through to the end.

However, major issues such as housing, public safety, and affordability are expected to drive turnout and dominate future policy debates in City Hall, whichever candidate wins.

Here’s what to know about Mamdani and his platform.

Who Is Zohran Mamdani?

Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, and moved to New York City at age 7. He

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