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New Yorkers Vote Amid Controversial Mayoral Race Concerns

10/26/2025

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New Yorkers began early voting on Saturday for a mayoral race featuring Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Voters expressed concerns over affordable housing, public safety, and transportation.
Mamdani faced criticism for his leftist views and noncommittal responses to key issues.
Election officials confirmed that despite Adams' withdrawal, his name will still appear on the ballot.

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New Yorkers began early voting on Saturday for a mayoral race featuring Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Voters expressed concerns over affordable housing, public safety, and transportation.
Mamdani faced criticism for his leftist views and noncommittal responses to key issues.
Election officials confirmed that despite Adams' withdrawal, his name will still appear on the ballot.