Listen to the final NYC Democratic mayoral debate

WNYC News | Jun 13, 2025

The Democratic candidates for New York City mayor made their last pitches to voters during the final debate ahead of the primary election.

The back and forth between former governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani hinted at a two-man contest. Cuomo is the frontrunner in the race, according to most polls, while Mamdani is in second place.

The two-hour debate at John Jay College was co-hosted by WNYC's Brian Lehrer, NY1's Errol Louis and The City’s Katie Honan.

Early voting begins June 14. Primary election Day is June 24.

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