Heated Dem primary may be anticlimactic, as top two mull third-party runs
Briefly

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani are in a tightly contested Democratic primary for mayor of New York City. Mamdani has gained substantial ground in polls against Cuomo, traditionally the frontrunner. Despite the heightened interest in this primary, the outcome may not significantly impact the general election in the deep-blue city. Cuomo has hinted at running on his 'Stand and Deliver' ballot line if he loses, while Mamdani's potential endorsement from the Working Families Party complicates the race further, raising concerns about a split in the Democratic vote.
Cuomo, historically a frontrunner, faces a surprisingly tight primary race against Mamdani, whose campaign traction may signal a shift in voter sentiment.
With a divided Democratic base between Cuomo and Mamdani, the possibility of a fragmented general election in New York City looms.
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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