- Voters across New York City are choosing a new mayor in a three-way race.
- As of 3pm, more than 1.4 million people have voted, including a record 735,000 early votes (NYC Board of Elections).
- Opinion polls show Zohran Mamdani (Democrat) in the lead, ahead of Andrew Cuomo (Independent) and Curtis Sliwa (Republican).
- Mamdani says he supports free childcare, free bus rides, and a rent freeze for about one million rent regulated residents.
- If Mamdani wins, he would be New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
- Polling hours: 6am to 9pm ET (11:00–02:00 GMT Wednesday).
CNN projects Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, 34, a state assembly member who rose to prominence by campaigning against soaring living costs and promising a break from scandal-tainted leadership, was elected New York City’s 111th mayor, CNN reported.
Decision Desk HQ declares Zohran Mamdani New York City’s next mayor
Vote counting is under way in New York City’s mayoral race, and independent data provider Decision Desk HQ has projected Zohran Mamdani the winner.
As of now, DDHQ is the only US outlet to make that call, however, official results are still pending.
However, CNN reports Zohran Mamdani taking a narrower lead in the race with without declaring him a clear winner in the NYC mayoral race.
In a separate update, the NYC Board of Elections said turnout surpassed 2 million voters, the first time since 1989 in a statement posted just before polls closed at 9pm local time.
How does turnout compare with previous mayoral races? (3:00pm ET)
- Votes so far: 1,451,942 (as of 3pm local), including record early voting.
- This is higher than every mayoral race since 2001.
- It is close to the 2001 total of 1,469,454 but has not passed it yet.
Previous total vote counts (final totals)
- 2021: 1,125,258 (Eric Adams vs Curtis Sliwa)
- 2017: 1,148,665 (Bill de Blasio vs Nicole Malliotakis)
- 2013: 1,087,710 (Bill de Blasio vs Joe Lhota)
- 2009: 1,154,802 (Michael Bloomberg vs Bill Thompson)
- 2005: 1,289,935 (Michael Bloomberg vs Fernando Ferrer)
- 2001: 1,469,454 (Michael Bloomberg vs Mark Green)
Turnout by 3pm today has already topped every race after 2001 and is nearing the 2001 benchmark.
