Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist frontrunner in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, has gained momentum with polling around 26% in a four-way contest against candidates including Andrew Cuomo at 23%, Curtis Sliwa at 22%, and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams trailing at 13%. Mamdani's platform includes dismantling traditional policing and ending enforcement of all misdemeanor offenses. His campaign has raised over $1 million in a month, with most contributions coming from outside New York City. Despite his surge, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has stated he has not yet endorsed Mamdani, emphasizing that Mamdani must convert his proposals into actionable plans to prove his vision is implementable. Mamdani's campaign events have drawn significant public attention, including a politically themed scavenger hunt. The race remains competitive with 15% of voters undecided.