Cuomo, Mamdani Lead NYC Mayoral Democratic Primary Polls

Recent polls of the 2025 New York City Democratic mayoral primary show former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani emerging as the dominant candidates, with Cuomo leading at around 45% support and Mamdani following at 22%. The departure of incumbent Mayor Eric Adams from the Democratic primary to run as an independent appears to have shifted his former support largely to Cuomo, consolidating the race into a two-candidate contest between the moderate Cuomo and the progressive Mamdani. Other contenders, including Comptroller Brad Lander and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, trail far behind in single digits. Voters over 50, who historically make up a significant portion of the electorate, are heavily favoring Cuomo, potentially giving him a decisive advantage. The Working Families Party, a key progressive group, is divided over whether to back Mamdani or Lander, reflecting ongoing tensions within the city's left over ideological purity versus pragmatic policies. As the June primary approaches, turnout—especially among older voters—could be pivotal in determining the outcome.