Elections are underway in New York City, and the mayor’s race is shaping up to be a close call between Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent. It’s a reminder that internet fame is just part of running a successful campaign – what really matters is making sure people go out and vote.

In a Suffolk University poll of likely voters published Oct. 27, Cuomo sliced into Mamdani’s lead after months of the state assemblyman leading the race by double digits. The survey still found Mamdani ahead with 44% support, but Cuomo is now polling at 34% – making this race much closer than anyone might have anticipated just a month ago. Meanwhile, Republican nominee and meme machine Curtis Sliwa is at 11%.

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