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With Election Day approaching next Tuesday, the top three candidates in the New York City mayoral race are intensifying their campaigns. Independent candidate and former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa both campaigned on Staten Island on Wednesday, seeking to secure votes in the traditionally Republican borough. Four years ago, Sliwa won Staten Island with 67% of the vote, but Cuomo is hoping to change that outcome this year.
Cuomo, who has been appealing to moderate and conservative voters, emphasized his shift from being labeled a liberal to a moderate, citing the changing dynamics within the Democratic Party. He received a financial boost from former Mayor Mike Bloomberg, who contributed an additional $1.5 million to the Fix the City Super PAC supporting Cuomo.
Meanwhile, Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani campaigned in the Bronx, where he received an endorsement from the United Bodegas of America. Mamdani, who is leading in the polls with 43% support, aims to increase voter turnout in the Bronx, which has lagged behind other boroughs in early voting.
According to a recent Quinnipiac University poll, Mamdani leads the race with 43% support among likely voters, followed by Cuomo with 33%, and Sliwa with 14%. Early voting continues across New York City, with record numbers of voters participating.
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