New York City’s mayoral candidates are making a final push Monday to get voters to the polls, as the race to lead America’s biggest city nears its finale.
Ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa have all spent the race’s final stretch campaigning at a frenetic pace across the city’s five boroughs.
In recent days, Mamdani went dancing with seniors on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Cuomo dined in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, and Sliwa visited a mosque in the Bronx, showcasing their commitment to diverse communities.
Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, jolted the political world when he defeated Cuomo in the primary with an energetic campaign focused on affordability. As the race approaches the finish line, he’s continued to post viral social media videos and run a relentless ground game, warning supporters to avoid complacency and to mobilize voters.
Cuomo, now running as an independent, is trying to make his political comeback after resigning amid sexual harassment accusations. He has shifted to woo Republican voters, framing himself as the candidate to stop Mamdani's progressive agenda.
Sliwa, known for founding the Guardian Angels, is emphasizing public safety and has been canvassing streets and subways in his signature red beret.
