Zohran Mamdani, a socialist candidate, continues to lead the New York City mayoral race following his victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary in June. Recent polling data shows Mamdani holding a 19-point advantage over Cuomo, with a New York City Mayor polling average indicating a lead of more than 14 points. Mamdani has launched an anti-Trump tour across the city's five boroughs, positioning himself as a strong opponent to former President Donald Trump, whom he described as his "worst nightmare" if elected mayor. During the tour, Mamdani criticized Cuomo over issues related to rent-stabilized housing. His campaign has drawn significant financial support from Google employees and other big tech workers, who have contributed nearly $40,500 as of July 11. Mamdani's platform addresses the high cost of living in New York City, which has become a central theme in his campaign. Despite criticism from opponents who accuse him of ignoring the root causes of the city's affordability crisis and opposition to his stance on policing, Mamdani's campaign continues to gain traction among voters.