NYC Mayor’s Race Sees Over 735,000 Early Votes as Candidates Push Final Appeals

New York City has witnessed a significant turnout in early voting for the mayoral race, with over 735,000 ballots cast ahead of Election Day. This figure surpasses the number of early votes recorded during the same period in the last mayoral election four years ago. Candidates took to the streets on Sunday, delivering final messages to supporters and urging them to participate in the electoral process.

As the polls closed on the final day of early voting, candidates made their last appeals across various venues, including churches and community rallies. Polling stations will reopen on November 7, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. for Election Day.

In a surprising development, former President Donald Trump weighed in on the race, offering a backhanded endorsement of former Governor Andrew Cuomo. During an interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” Trump stated he was “not a fan of Cuomo,” yet declared he would prefer Cuomo over the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani, whom he incorrectly referred to as a communist. Trump’s remarks could influence some Republican voters to support Cuomo but may also alienate Democrats.

Mamdani and Cuomo, both appealing to Black voters, began their Sunday with separate calls to a morning radio show. Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa campaigned in Brighton Beach, emphasizing the importance of voting, regardless of candidate preference.

Throughout the day, all three candidates navigated the bustling atmosphere of the New York City Marathon, which drew large crowds. Mamdani, who participated in the marathon in previous years, took the opportunity to cheer on runners during a campaign stop in Brooklyn. Later, he was seen enjoying a Buffalo Bills game with Governor Kathy Hochul at a sports bar in Astoria, Queens, before attending a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.

On the last day of early voting, approximately 151,000 ballots were cast, marking the highest single-day turnout since the start of early voting. This surge in participation reflects heightened interest in the mayoral race, as candidates work to secure their bases ahead of the upcoming election.

As the city prepares for Election Day, the candidates continue to advocate for their platforms and engage with voters, hoping to turn early support into final votes. The outcome of this race will undoubtedly shape the future leadership of New York City in the coming years.