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CBS News exit poll shows affordability top of mind
A CBS News exit poll finds cost of living is the top issue for voters, ahead of crime.
Three in four New York City voters say the cost of housing is a major problem. Most call crime a problem, but fewer than half call it a “major” one.
A lot of this campaign has been defined by “change vs. experience” and that is reflected in what voters want in their next mayor. Those traits are at the top of a list of what the city’s voters are looking for in a candidate.
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Democrat Zohran Mandami’s voters are more likely to be looking for someone who will bring needed change, while those backing life-long Democrat turned independent candidate Andrew Cuomo are looking for someone with experience.
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Events overseas have played a role in this local campaign race. Most New York City voters overall say the candidates’ positions on Israel were a factor in their vote, although it is a major factor for fewer than half. It is more of a factor for Jewish voters.
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What’s on the ballot in NYC for the 2025 election
New York City voters are casting their ballots in several key offices, most notably the race for mayor.
Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is no longer seeking reelection after leaving the race in late September.
Now, it’s down to Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
New Yorkers are also voting for public advocate, comptroller, borough presidents, City Council seats and judges, along with six ballot proposals.
CLICK HERE to find a sample ballot for your district.
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What time do polls close in NYC?
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day in New York City.
Voters in line before 9 p.m. should be allowed to cast their ballots.
CLICK HERE to find your designated polling location.
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Record early voting turnout in NYC’s mayoral election
Early voting set records for a non-presidential election in the city, according to the New York City Board of Elections.
More than 164,000 voters hit the polls during the first weekend of early voting in the city alone, vastly outpacing the 31,176 votes cast during the same period in the 2021 mayoral election. That trend line continued throughout the early voting period.
The BOE reported a total of 735,317 early voting check-ins over nine days, compared to 169,879 in the 2021 race.
Initial data showed voters over the age of 50 appeared to be outnumbering younger voters, who had dominated the Democratic primary.
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Latest polling the race for NYC mayor
Since winning a stunning Democratic primary victory, Mamdani has consistently polled ahead of the pack.
However, the latest poll released over the weekend showed his lead may be narrowing, down to just single digits over Cuomo. The Atlas poll, which survey over 1,500 people through Oct. 30, had Mamdani with 40% of the vote, Cuomo with 34% and Sliwa with 24%.
Three separate polls released late last week showed Mamdani with at least a 10-point lead over Cuomo, including an Emerson College poll that had Mamdani at 50%, Cuomo at 25% and Sliwa at 21%.
A poll released last Monday from Suffolk University Boston also found Cuomo was closing the gap. The poll showed 44% of those surveyed in favor of Mamdani, followed by 34% for Cuomo and 11% for Sliwa. A similar poll from Suffolk University Boston in September had Mamdani with double that lead, ahead of Cuomo by 20 points.
Another poll released last month showed a neck-and-neck race between Mamdani and Cuomo if Sliwa were to drop out – something the Republican has repeatedly dismissed.
A CBS News poll in September, before Mayor Adams left the race, found affordability was top of mind for New York City voters in this election. It showed 37% of likely voters said the cost of living was their most important issue in the race, followed by 31% who said crime and safety.
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How to watch live Election Night coverage in NYC & N.J.
CBS News New York will have live updates as polls close and the results start coming in.
This live blog will also be updated throughout Election Night with the latest from the candidates, voters and political experts.
Watch CBS News New York at 8 p.m. when polls close in New Jersey, followed by special election night coverage beginning at 9 p.m.
Then, we’ll have even more expert analysis on CBS News New York at 11 p.m.