Quinnipiac: Mamdani leads Cuomo by 13 in NYC
A new Quinnipiac University poll conducted Oct. 3–7 finds Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani at 46%, Andrew Cuomo (running as an independent) at 33%, and Republican Curtis Sliwa at 15% among likely New York City voters. The result narrows Mamdani’s advantage from a 22-point lead in early September, with Quinnipiac saying Cuomo absorbed most of former Mayor Eric Adams’ support after Adams exited the race.
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📌 Key Facts
- Topline: Mamdani 46%, Cuomo 33%, Sliwa 15% (likely voters, Quinnipiac University)
- Field dates: Oct. 3–7, 2025; prior Quinnipiac poll (early September) was 45–23–15 with Adams at 12%
- Quinnipiac: Cuomo “picked up the bulk of Adams’ supporters,” but Mamdani remains up double digits
- Enthusiasm: 90% of Mamdani backers very/somewhat enthusiastic; 85% Sliwa; 69% Cuomo
- Demographic notes: Mamdani strong among Democrats (60%), Asian American voters (67%), ages 18–34 (62%) and 35–49 (60%); Cuomo strong among Jewish voters (60%); Sliwa strong among Republicans (54%)