Live Updates: New Yorkers Hurry to Vote Before Democratic Mayoral Primary Closes
A fast-paced look at NYCs Democratic primary voting day—record turnout extreme heat key contenders Cuomo vs Mamdani endorsements and what comes next .
New Yorkers Rush to Polls Amid Scorching Heat
On June 24 2025 New York City endured a historic heatwave as residents lined up to vote in the Democratic primary for mayor . With temperatures climbing to 105 °F and Central Park recording its hottest day in over a decade at 99 °F 37 °C emergency cooling centers were activated and polling hours extended to ensure voter safety .
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High Turnout as Voters Push Through
Despite extreme weather voter enthusiasm remained high . Over 605000 ballots had been cast by midday—including 384000 from early voting . By the close of polls at 9 p.m. over 546000 people had voted in person with overall turnout including mail-in ballots expected to approach one million—outpacing previous local primaries .
The Tight Race Cuomo vs Mamdani
The primary culminated in a heated battle between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani . Cuomo long the frontrunner relied on institutional support and a well-funded ground game . In contrast Mamdani surged late in the race powered by endorsements from Bernie Sanders Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a strategic alliance with Comptroller Brad Lander to influence ranked-choice outcomes .
Momentum Shift Among Young Voters
Young voters played a decisive role with 40 percent of ballots coming from those under 40. Over 22000 newly registered voters—up significantly from 2021—signaled a growing progressive movement . A pre-election Emerson Pix11 poll showed Mamdani narrowly leading in a simulated ranked-choice tally .
Polarizing Support for Cuomo
Cuomo remained a divisive figure . Critics including former Obama advisor Dan Pfeiffer questioned his viability . Many progressives saw Mamdani as a fresh alternative citing dissatisfaction with Cuomos messaging and past controversies .
What Comes Next
While first-choice results were expected the night of the election full ranked-choice tabulations could take days . The Associated Press will likely declare a winner once a candidate secures over 50 percent through instant runoff calculations . Final results are anticipated by July 1 .
Final Take
New Yorks mayoral primary underscored deep generational and ideological divides as extreme weather and energized turnout framed a pivotal political moment .