The New York City mayoral race in five maps and charts

"New York's mayor election has drawn global attention as it pits progressivism against populism and establishment power. It's a dramatic race to the finish line between traditional politics and a new-age, people-powered-social-media-powered campaign, as New York City prepares to vote for its next mayor. New Yorkers will head to the polls on November 4 as a three-way mayoral race, between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, former Democratic governor and now independent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa, draws global attention."

"New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with a population of nearly 8.5 million people as of July 2024. It is also the most densely populated city in the country, with about 11,314 residents per square kilometre (29,303 residents per square mile). The East Coast city comprises five boroughs, which are administrative divisions equivalent to counties."

New York City will hold a mayoral election on November 4 featuring a three-way race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mayoral elections occur every four years with a two-term limit for any individual. The contest brings progressive, establishment, and conservative forces into direct competition in the country’s largest city. New York City has nearly 8.5 million residents and a population density of about 11,314 people per square kilometre. The city comprises five boroughs, including the Bronx (1.35 million residents, median income $28,664, average one-bedroom rent $2,100) and Brooklyn (2.56 million residents, median income $41,171, average one-bedroom rent $2,800).

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