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Mamdani Raises $8M, Leads NYC Mayoral Race Amid Trump Opposition

9/6/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has raised $8 million, hitting the fundraising cap.
He leads in polls and encourages supporters to volunteer rather than donate.
Main rivals include Andrew Cuomo with $1.5 million, Eric Adams with $4 million, and Curtis Sliwa with $3.4 million.
Adams has been denied public matching funds, while Super PACs may boost funding for challengers.
President Trump seeks to unify opposition against Mamdani in the election.

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has raised $8 million, hitting the fundraising cap.
He leads in polls and encourages supporters to volunteer rather than donate.
Main rivals include Andrew Cuomo with $1.5 million, Eric Adams with $4 million, and Curtis Sliwa with $3.4 million.
Adams has been denied public matching funds, while Super PACs may boost funding for challengers.
President Trump seeks to unify opposition against Mamdani in the election.