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Zohran Mamdani Dominates NYC Mayoral Race with Strong Youth Support

10/12/2025

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Zohran Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral race, with 85% support among men aged 18–34.
His campaign focuses on affordability and proposes free public transport and child care.
Attorney General Letitia James endorses Mamdani, contrasting with Andrew Cuomo who has faced criticism for his past.
The absence of ranked-choice voting complicates the race, as many voters feel pressured to vote strategically.
Early voting begins October 25 and Election Day is November 4.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral race, with 85% support among men aged 18–34.
His campaign focuses on affordability and proposes free public transport and child care.
Attorney General Letitia James endorses Mamdani, contrasting with Andrew Cuomo who has faced criticism for his past.
The absence of ranked-choice voting complicates the race, as many voters feel pressured to vote strategically.
Early voting begins October 25 and Election Day is November 4.