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Mamdani is expected to win the election, according to the latest polls. Marist University's poll of 792 likely voters, conducted from October 24 to 28, had Mamdani up 16 points over his rival, Cuomo, at 48 percent to 32 percent. Sliwa was at 16 percent.
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The rise of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has fueled a wave of spending to oppose his candidacy and back the former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
According to various videos circulating, partygoers across the city were in for a surprise as Mamdani, 34, was spotted bopping behind DJ booths, MCing street parties, and participating in Halloween dance memes. The clips are gaining traction across TikTok, but the response has been mixed.
New York City's mayoral race both gives voters a chance to choose between divergent visions for the city, and, to an extent, represents the struggle between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party.
However, while Musk is taking advantage of a paid feature, it's unclear if he is actually paying to boost his post on X. After all, he owns the platform. Even so, Musk appears to be using the paid boost feature to promote his Cuomo endorsement and attack on Mamdani.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani promised to reject President Donald Trump on the eve of Election Day, flanked by Attorney General Letitia James in defiant Brooklyn Bridge march.
Major Test for Trump as Mamdani and Cuomo Fight for Votes. President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold federal funds from New York City if Demo