Polls Show Close NYC Mayoral Race and Key Statewide Contests

TL;DR
A recent poll shows Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leading in the NYC mayoral race with 46% support, despite some unpopular policy positions, and highlights a competitive 2026 gubernatorial race with Elise Stefanik slightly ahead of Kathy Hochul, reflecting New York's divided political landscape.
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- Blue City, Purple State? New York Poll Shows Mamdani Ahead, Despite Unpopular Agenda; Stefanik Leads Democrats Statewide Manhattan Institute
- Is the Mayor’s Race Tightening? The New York Times
- New poll has Andrew Cuomo closing the gap with Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayor's race CBS News
- What Andrew Cuomo's narrow path to a NYC comeback would look like: From the Politics Desk NBC News
- Vote 2025: Race for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and more | Live updates ABC7 New York
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