The Marist survey suggests that Andrew M. Cuomo is still the favorite to win the Democratic primary, but his advantage over Zohran Mamdani is dwindling.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo currently leads the Democratic primary race for New York City Mayor, securing the first-choice vote of nearly four in ten likely Democratic primary voters (38%), according to the latest Marist Poll released in June 2025.

Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, the highest-ranking progressive candidates in the race, endorsed each other Friday, one day after the final Democratic primary debate during which both attacked Cuomo. The former governor saved most of his fire for Mamdani, who is nipping at his heels in the final stretch of the race.