A recent poll by Gotham Polling and the city AARP reveals that if Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa drops out, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo would be virtually tied.
The poll shows that without Sliwa in the race, Mamdani would lead with 44.6% and Cuomo would follow closely with 40.7%. However, a significant 15% of voters over the age of 50 remain undecided.
Notably, Cuomo's support among older voters has increased by nine points since August.
Currently, with all three candidates still in the running, Mamdani holds a double-digit lead over his opponents, according to the New York Post.
Author's summary: Mamdani leads NYC mayoral race.