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Mamdani Leads NYC Mayor Race By Nearly 20 Points: New Poll

A Siena Institute poll shows Zohran Mamdani leads with 44% support, holding a 19-point advantage over Andrew Cuomo as campaign tensions rise ahead of November election.

  • The Siena Research Institute released an August 4-7 poll showing Zohran Mamdani leading New York City mayoral race with 44% support over Andrew Cuomo's 25%.
  • Mamdani, rising from 1% in the primary, gained favor among voters as Eric Adams and Cuomo have low approval ratings amid an intensifying campaign.
  • The poll highlights Mamdani’s strong appeal among city Democrats, younger voters, and independents, while Cuomo leads voters aged 55 and older.
  • Republican Curtis Sliwa ranks third with 12%, Mayor Adams fourth with 7%, and both Cuomo and Sliwa have unfavorable ratings, as Adams maintains a 30% approval rating.
  • Mamdani emphasizes a commitment to affordability and challenges Cuomo over transparency, while all main candidates, including Adams and Sliwa, remain on the November 4 ballot.
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The Democrats lead the Siena College poll for New York City and Governorship. Although it goes down in the polls, Governor Kathy Hochul still leads her career by re-editing the post by 14 points, while Councilman Zohran Mamdani does the same for 19. read more]]>

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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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