As the race to lead New York City reaches its final stretch, the mayoral candidates are making a last-ditch effort on Monday to galvanize voters and ensure high turnout at the polls.
In anticipation of Tuesday’s Election Day, candidates including Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa have been campaigning vigorously across all five boroughs, aiming to step into the shoes of the outgoing Mayor Eric Adams.
Recently, Mamdani joined seniors for a dance on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Cuomo enjoyed a meal in the vibrant Eastern European community of Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, and Sliwa paid a visit to a mosque in the Bronx.
Mamdani, at 34, stands as a democratic socialist who could become the city’s first Muslim mayor. His upset victory over Cuomo in the primary was fueled by a dynamic campaign emphasizing affordability and livability in the city.
As the election draws near, Mamdani remains active, sharing viral social media content and maintaining an aggressive grassroots effort. He’s urging his progressive supporters to avoid complacency and encourage maximum voter turnout.
Cuomo, seeking a political comeback after stepping down as governor four years prior amid sexual harassment allegations he disputes, is running as an independent. At 67, he has recently focused on attracting Republican voters to expand his centrist support base, arguing he is the only viable alternative to Mamdani.
Sliwa, the creator of the Guardian Angels crime patrol group and a longtime fixture on New York’s airwaves, seeks to spoil both Democrats’ chances. He’s been heavily canvassing the streets and subways in his signature red beret to spread his message of public safety.
