Lessons From ‘Never Mamdani’ and ‘Never Cuomo’ Voters in the New York Mayor Race

N.Y.C.

Mayor’s Race

By Christine Zhang

Some New Yorkers know the person they want for mayor. Others are more certain about the person they don’t want.

In a recent New York Times/Siena poll, a third of likely voters said they would “never consider” Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee. A similar percentage said they would “never consider” former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who is running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary in June.