Andrew Cuomo is rapidly closing the gap on Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, according to a new poll, narrowing Mamdani's lead from twenty points to ten. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state lawmaker, currently holds 44 percent support among likely voters, while Cuomo, running as an independent, has 34 percent. The poll was conducted after incumbent Mayor Eric Adams endorsed Cuomo, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa holds 11 percent, with other candidates trailing far behind.

The campaign has grown increasingly contentious, with Cuomo criticizing Mamdani's positions and rhetoric, especially regarding Mamdani's faith and comments about Israel. Mamdani has accused Cuomo of engaging in Islamophobic and racist attacks. Sliwa faces pressure to drop out to consolidate opposition to Mamdani, as his voters overwhelmingly prefer Cuomo as a second choice.

If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and first Millennial mayor. His campaign has focused on affordability, social services, and progressive reforms, drawing support from grassroots activists and national progressive leaders. However, his proposals and past comments have sparked significant criticism from rivals and some New York City communities.