Let’s break it down 👇
Read this especially if you care about youth turnout, local democracy, or who might actually win Tuesday’s mayoral race.
🗳️ What Happened
Early voting ended with 735,000 ballots cast four times the last mayoral race. The final weekend saw a late surge from voters under 35, dropping the median early voter age to 50.
💥 Why It Matters
This isn’t just big it’s historic. High youth turnout could reshape the race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. Cuomo’s comeback depends on independents and older voters; Mamdani’s edge relies on that youth wave holding strong.
👀 Who’s Affected
New York’s working-class neighborhoods, especially Queens and Brooklyn, are seeing record early participation. Pollsters say this could flip last-minute predictions if younger voters keep showing up.
📊 Context
For comparison: 2021 Mayor’s Race: 170k early votes 2022 Midterms: 433k 2024 Presidential: 1M+ The energy feels closer to a national race than a city one.
🔮 What’s Next
Final voting happens Tuesday. Early turnout favors Democrats, but Sliwa’s 11% could still tip the balance.
🧠 The Bottom Line
NYC’s voters are younger, louder, and showing up early. Will it be enough to stop Cuomo’s comeback?
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