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Mamdani Leads Cuomo by Up to 25 Points in Polls

10/30/2025

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Summary

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Quinnipiac University polls show Zohran Mamdani (candidate) at 43% vs Andrew Cuomo (former Gov. of New York) at 33%, a 10-point lead.
A prior poll indicated Mamdani held a 13-point lead.
Emerson College shows Mamdani ahead by 25 points with strong support from young and Black voters.
Marist University finds a 16-point lead, but notes a tighter Cuomo–Mamdani matchup in a hypothetical contest.

History

Historical Context

Andrew Cuomo won the New York gubernatorial election on November 2, 2010, with 62.6% of the vote, focusing on economic recovery and reform. His victory followed the resignation of Eliot Spitzer and the subsequent governorship of David Paterson. Today, Zohran Mamdani's polling leads signal a shift in voter priorities, particularly among young and Black voters, reflecting a growing demand for representation in New York's political landscape.

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Story summary

Quinnipiac University polls show Zohran Mamdani (candidate) at 43% vs Andrew Cuomo (former Gov. of New York) at 33%, a 10-point lead.
A prior poll indicated Mamdani held a 13-point lead.
Emerson College shows Mamdani ahead by 25 points with strong support from young and Black voters.
Marist University finds a 16-point lead, but notes a tighter Cuomo–Mamdani matchup in a hypothetical contest.

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