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Defiant Sliwa says 'I am not dropping out' of NYC mayor race: 'Under no circumstance'

Curtis Sliwa resists GOP calls to exit, maintaining his candidacy despite polling at 9%, potentially aiding Democrat Zohran Mamdani's lead, according to recent surveys.

  • On Tuesday, Eric Trump urged Republican Curtis Sliwa to drop out to boost Andrew Cuomo's chances, but Sliwa said he is not leaving the New York City mayoral race.
  • Andrew Cuomo's late comeback reshaped the race, as observers warn Curtis Sliwa’s continued run could split opposition voters, easing Zohran Mamdani’s path to victory.
  • Polling shows Zohran Mamdani with 52% support among likely voters, leading Andrew Cuomo 44.6% to 40.7% in head-to-heads, while Kalshi lists him with a 91% chance of winning.
  • Influential donors and campaign teams urged Curtis Sliwa to quit Monday, with John Catsimatidis and Andrew Cuomo's campaign warning his exit is needed to avoid splitting opposition votes.
  • With Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, AARP and Gotham polling say Sliwa's exit would boost his support by ten points to 31.5%, reshaping the race.
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NY1 broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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