NYC primary election for mayor, key races: Live updates

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Former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani, who leads the race as ballots are counted under the ranked choice voting system. Cuomo, in a speech to supporters, said Mamdani "won" and that "we are going to take a look and make some decisions." "Tonight is his night," Cuomo said.

Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and state Assembly member, gained momentum with endorsements from progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, focusing on the city's high cost of living. Cuomo, attempting a comeback after resigning amid a sexual harassment scandal, acknowledged Mamdani's victory despite his own strong political connections and fundraising. Mamdani's campaign, marked by energetic grassroots efforts, positions him as the city's potential first Muslim and Indian American mayor. 

The primaries also include 30 contested City Council districts and a race for Manhattan District Attorney, where Alvin Bragg faces attorney Patrick Timmins. Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is running for City Council District 2, seeking a return to office after past scandals.

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Live NYC mayoral election results

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Live updates

• 11:00 p.m.: Cuomo concedes, says Mamdani 'won' NYC mayoral primary election
• 9:47 p.m.: Mamdani's campaign tells FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay, "What I would say is that we felt, because of the coalitions we've built and the voter education we've done and the cross endorsement, that we would still be in a very good position to win, even if we were down in the first round. So you know, obviously we have been running at a first round lead, we felt confident even if we did it. So seeing where the numbers are right now feels very encouraging." (Briana Scalia)
• 9:42 p.m.: Politico New York's Joe Anuta reports that 76 percent of the vote has been accounted for, with Mamdani still in the lead. (Briana Scalia)
• 9:39 p.m.: The Associated Press projects incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has won the race for the Democratic nomination. (Briana Scalia)
• 9:37 p.m.: The current public advocate, Jumaane Williams, has won the Democratic primary public advocate race, the Associated Press reports. (Briana Scalia)
• 9:34 p.m.: Incumbent Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has won the race for the Democratic nomination, according to the Associated Press. (Briana Scalia)
• 9:18 p.m.: Manhattan's incumbent district attorney, Alvin Bragg, won the race for the Democratic nomination, the Associated Press projects. (Briana Scalia)
• 9:05 p.m.: The first batch of votes is in, and Mamdani currently has a nine-point lead over Andrew Cuomo. Important to note that this batch consists mainly of early votes and absentee ballots that have been counted so far. (Briana Scalia)
• 8:45 p.m.: Polls across the city close in 15 minutes, at 9 p.m. Remember, you will still be allowed to vote if you are in line by 9 p.m. (Briana Scalia)
• 7:40 p.m.: As of 7:30 p.m., the New York City Board of Elections recorded a total of 930,505 voting check ins, including early voting – that means about 100,000 New Yorkers voted in the past hour and a half. (Briana Scalia)
• 6:45 p.m.: As of 6 p.m., the New York City Board of Elections recorded a total of 830,875 voting check ins, including early voting. "Historical turnout numbers. 2021 turnout ended up at 942,031. The raw vote total today *could* pass 1989," Politico's Jeff Coltin tweeted. In 1989, when David Dinkins unseated Ed Koch, NYC saw more than 1 million recorded votes, even has the city had 1.5 million fewer registered Democrats. (Alex Meier)

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When will we know the winner of the NYC mayoral primary?

This year, NYC will use ranked choice voting in primary and special elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president, and City Council; a system approved by voters in 2019.

Tonight, results will only show first-choice votes from early voting, in-person voting and processed absentee ballots, accounting for most of the votes. If a candidate is projected to win 50% of first-choice votes, then the Associated Press will declare a projected winner on Election Night. 

• READ MORE: Ranked choice voting explained

If no one gets a majority, the last-place candidate is eliminated, and those votes go to the next choice on each ballot. This process continues until two candidates remain; whoever has the most votes then wins.

If no candidate has 50% of first-choice votes, the Board of Elections will release an unofficial report on the preliminary elimination rounds on Tuesday, July 1. The BOE plans to certify the results on July 15.

NYC mayoral candidates: List

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• New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
• Longtime New York City lawyer Jim Walden.
• Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
• Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
• Former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer.
• State Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
• Investor and lifelong Democrat Whitney Tilson.
• State Sen. Jessica Ramos.
• New York City Comptroller Brad Lander.
• New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
• Former Bronx Assemblyman Michael Blake.
• Longtime New York City activist Curtis Sliwa.

NYC mayoral race: Top polls

• Final Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey: A final Emerson College/PIX11/The Hill poll shows Andrew Cuomo narrowly leading the NYC Democratic mayoral primary with 35% to Zohran Mamdani’s 32%, but Mamdani ultimately wins in a ranked-choice voting simulation after eight rounds.

• Manhattan Institute: According to a poll released last week, Cuomo defeats Mamdani in the final round 56% to 44%.
• Marist Poll: According to a Marist College Institute for Public Opinion survey last week, in the ranked-choice voting contest, Cuomo prevails 55% to 45% against Mamdani in the 7th round.
• Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey: According to a May survey, Cuomo was at 35%, followed by Mamdani at 22% and Lander at 10%. The survey was conducted from May 23-26.
• Marist College: According to a poll conducted in May, Cuomo was at 44%, followed by Mamdani at 22% and Adams at 11%. The survey of 3,383 likely Democratic primary voters was conducted from May 1-8.
• Siena College: An April poll had Cuomo at 34%, followed by Mamdani at 16%. The poll surveyed 811 registered voters, with a specific focus on 556 Democratic voters.

Betting odds: mayoral race

According to PredictIt, Cuomo has a 57% chance to win the Democratic nomination, followed by Mamdani at 45%. Meanwhile, Polymarket – as of Tuesday at 7 p.m. – has Cuomo at 57%, followed by Mamdani at 43%.

Mayoral candidates today

In the final hours before primary day, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was out on the streets of Inwood, connecting with voters in person. 

He stopped at a local pizza parlor and a street vendor selling shaved ice, embracing the community despite the sweltering heat. Mamdani’s grassroots approach highlights his campaign’s message of a new kind of politics, appealing especially to younger voters energized by his democratic socialist platform.

Meanwhile, former Governor Andrew Cuomo kept a lower public profile on Monday but rallied late in the day with union carpenters in Hudson Square, aiming to shore up support from labor groups and traditional Democratic voters. 

His campaign scheduled a get-out-the-vote rally for early evening, signaling a push to energize his base before polls opened.

Cuomo’s team dismissed recent polls showing Mamdani ahead as outliers and emphasized other surveys that place Cuomo firmly in the lead.

City Comptroller Brad Lander also remained active, appearing alongside Mamdani on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to address key issues and controversies, including Mamdani’s stance on Israel. 

Lander’s endorsement of Mamdani, despite tensions within some voter groups, reinforced the progressive coalition rallying behind the younger candidate.

Comptroller Brad Lander, who has consistently trailed in the polls, remains a distant third, with City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Scott Stringer following behind.

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