New Yorkers heading to the ballot box to select a new mayor face stark choices: a youthful socialist, a seasoned ex-governor or a red-beret-wearing radio host.
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has led opinion polls since the June primary, alarming Wall Street titans by vowing to tax the rich while exciting younger voters enthused about his proposals for making the city more affordable. He maintains a double-digit advantage over Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor who is running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary. Anti-crime crusader Curtis Sliwa, a Republican, is trailing in third place.