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Poll: 26.5% of New Yorkers May Flee if Mamdani Wins

10/25/2025

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A Victory Insights poll finds that 26.5% of New Yorkers may consider leaving the city if Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist nominee, wins the mayoral election.
In the poll, Mamdani leads former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
39% of respondents view Mamdani as a threat.
Early voting began on October 24, ahead of the November 4 election, when voters will decide on various city offices and ballot proposals.

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A Victory Insights poll finds that 26.5% of New Yorkers may consider leaving the city if Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist nominee, wins the mayoral election.
In the poll, Mamdani leads former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
39% of respondents view Mamdani as a threat.
Early voting began on October 24, ahead of the November 4 election, when voters will decide on various city offices and ballot proposals.