Early voting begins in NYC mayor's race with Mamdani ahead in polls

New York [US], October 26: Polling places have opened for the start of in-person voting for one of the year's most closely watched elections in the United States, the New York City mayor's race.
New Yorkers on Saturday were choosing between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, who has built up a sizeable lead in the polls, Republican Curtis Sliwa and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat appearing on the ballot as an independent. The incumbent mayor, Eric Adams, is also on the ballot, but dropped out of the race last month and recently threw his support behind Cuomo.
Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, has energised liberal voters, drawn to his proposals for universal, free child care, free buses, and a rent freeze for New Yorkers living in about 1 million rent-regulated apartments.
Cuomo has assailed Mamdani, who would be the city's first Muslim mayor, over his criticism of Israel. Mamdani, who has weathered anti-Muslim rhetoric during the contest, says Israel's military actions in Gaza have amounted to genocide. (Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune