Election Day at a glance
New York City votes today, November 4, in a ‘first past the post’ mayoral race featuring Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.
Polls are open citywide from 6 am to 9 pm, after a nine day early voting window that ran from October 25 to November 2.
Polling snapshot
Recent averages cited in campaign coverage show Zohran Mamdani ahead of Andrew Cuomo, with Curtis Sliwa in third.
Polls differ in method and margin of error, but the trend line places Mamdani as the frontrunner heading into today.
Turnout so far
The city’s Board of Elections reports hundreds of thousands of early ballots cast, well above the pace of the 2021 race.
Younger voters account for a large share of early votes, while older voters are more evenly split.
However, final turnout will decide the scale of any lead.
What the campaigns are arguing
- Zohran Mamdani (Democrat): affordability first, free buses, expanded childcare, and a rent freeze for residents in rent regulated apartments.
- Andrew Cuomo (independent): experience and management, with a focus on public safety and governing know how.
- Curtis Sliwa (Republican): a law and order platform built around policing and quality of life issues.
Why this race stands out
This is a rare three way general election in the nation’s largest city.
It mixes a progressive Democrat, a former governor on an independent line, and a high profile Republican.
The race has drawn national attention, sharp ads, and outside spending, while also elevating debates on cost of living, transit, and housing.
How voting and counting work
Registered voters cast ballots at assigned Election Day sites.
Unofficial results will post after polls close; official canvassing follows in the days ahead.
New York does not use ranked choice voting in the general election, so no runoffs are expected.
What to watch tonight
Key themes include overall turnout, age gaps in support, and borough level splits across outer borough neighbourhoods versus Manhattan.
Regardless of narrative calls, certified results arrive only after the official count concludes.
For poll site information or last minute questions, residents should consult the NYC Board of Elections and NYC Votes resources.
Zohran Mamdani enters Election Day with a polling edge and energised supporters, while Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa look to close gaps with strong day of turnout.
New York’s choice will turn on participation and neighbourhood level shifts across the five boroughs.
