The battle for New York City's top job is heating up as voters head to the polls Tuesday in a mayoral primary that pits political legacy against progressive energy. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, hoping to reclaim a spot in public office, is facing an unexpectedly tight contest from Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker and rising star among left-leaning Democrats.
Turnout has already been brisk, with more than 400,000 early votes cast ahead of Primary Day, according to the New York Post. As temperatures soar past 100°F, the mood at polling stations across the city remains intense but orderly.
