Mamdani's Mayoral Bid Gains Momentum: Closing the Gap on Cuomo

New York City mayoral race heats up as Zohran Mamdani closes gap on Andrew Cuomo. A recent poll conducted by Workbench Strategy shows Assemblymember Mamdani gaining significant ground on former Governor Cuomo. The survey, conducted from May 14-18, 2025, among 500 likely June 2025 Democratic primary voters in NYC, reveals Mamdani at 27% in the first round of ranked-choice voting and a strong 44% in the final round. "With less than a month to go," Mamdani states in his campaign video, "we're going to win a city that New Yorkers can actually afford." Cuomo, despite leading in both rounds (40% and 56% respectively), now faces a significantly reduced margin of victory. This surge in support for Mamdani signals a shift in the race, making it a close contest heading into the final stretch. The significant increase in Mamdani's support highlights the effectiveness of his grassroots campaign, particularly his volunteers' efforts in reaching over 600,000 doors. This suggests a strong ground game and widespread engagement with voters.