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Record Early Voting in NYC as Election Day Nears

10/27/2025

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Early voting in New York City drew 164,190 voters over the first two days, compared with 31,176 in 2021.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate, leads the mayoral race.
Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa also vie for votes.
Manhattan and Brooklyn posted strong turnout, with nearly equal numbers.
The Board of Elections urges voters as early voting continues until November 2, ahead of Election Day on November 4.

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Story summary

Early voting in New York City drew 164,190 voters over the first two days, compared with 31,176 in 2021.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate, leads the mayoral race.
Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa also vie for votes.
Manhattan and Brooklyn posted strong turnout, with nearly equal numbers.
The Board of Elections urges voters as early voting continues until November 2, ahead of Election Day on November 4.