The New York City mayoral race is providing insight into the evolving identity of the Democratic Party, as voters prepare to use ranked choice voting to select their next leader. Former governor Andrew Cuomo, representing the moderate faction, currently leads, while Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, is in second place.

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The New York City mayoral race is providing insight into the evolving identity of the Democratic Party, as voters prepare to use ranked choice voting to select their next leader. Former governor Andrew Cuomo, representing the moderate faction, currently leads the field, while Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, is in second place. The campaign is shaped by issues such as housing, inflation, immigration, and public safety, as well as the candidates' ability to oppose figures like Donald Trump.

Cuomo's candidacy is marked by his previous resignation amid allegations of sexual harassment, though he did not face charges. Mamdani, meanwhile, is promoting progressive policies but faces criticism over his experience and his stance on issues important to New York's Jewish community. The race has attracted endorsements from prominent national figures, reflecting broader debates within the Democratic Party.

New York City mayoral race gives glimpse into Democratic Party

Democrats in America's largest city are heading for the polls in an election that could be a window into the future of a national party experiencing an identity crisis. Look at the presidential election we saw kind of a rejection of some of the left flank folks were kind of tired of the so called left ideology and really wanted someone who was I think a moderate or a change a candidate. 67 year old former governor Andrew Cuomo a moderate is leading the pack by double digits. We are in a moment right now where a lot of people are trying to understand what the Democratic Party represents. Andrew Cuomo is most certainly someone who is from the old guard of the Democratic Party. His polar opposite 33 year old Democratic Assemblyman Zoran Mandani who is also a member of the Democratic Socialist Party is in second place. America's largest city is experiencing much of the turmoil the rest of the country is. High rent, expensive groceries, immigration issues, concerns about safety and policing. Nick E. Smith was once the city's first deputy public advocate working to keep New York City politicians focused on the city's biggest needs. In addition to housing and inflation there's one other task on voters minds here. Voters when they go to the polls on Election Day they're gonna ask themselves who is best to stand up to Donald Trump. That's gonna be the fundamental question. Smith says Cuomo is someone many voters see as the one to take on that task. But Cuomo does face me two issues resigning amidst an impeachment push and allegations of sexual harassment. He did not face charges and the allegations might not be a deciding factor. I think if the former governor were any other candidate that didn't have his former title and name it may be something different. His opponents though making it an issue during the debates. That has been totally disproven by every court that has looked at it. Every court's done legal proceedings. Everyone knows. Yes they do sir. It certainly hasn't kept him from being the front-runner. It hasn't kept him from bringing in millions of dollars in support. New York City political reporter Bridget Bergen says some are looking for a candidate with less baggage and more progressive opinions. Mamdani is you know really pitching popular ideas like fast free buses, free child care, stabilizing rents, freezing rents on rent-stabilized tenants. Mamdani has been criticized as lacking experience and he has a chilly relationship with most Jewish New Yorkers, the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. As an assembly member Mamdani declined to sign on to a resolution condemning the Holocaust earlier this year. In its final days the race heating up as a proxy war for the National Party. Mamdani is endorsed by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg is supporting Cuomo. Alex Miller, Scripps News Group, New York.

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Russia hits Kyiv with largest drone attack after Trump-Putin call

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More than 80 people killed in Gaza in one day

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Indonesia suspends search for 30 missing after ferry sinks near Bali

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Liverpool soccer player dies in car crash 10 days after wedding

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Iran nuclear program degraded by up to two years: Pentagon

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Bryan Kohberger changed his plea to guilty Wednesday for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. CBS News national correspondent Carter Evans has more on the case.

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New details revealed as Kohberger pleads guilty for 2022 Idaho murders

The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down a state abortion law that was adopted in 1849 in a 4-3 landmark decision. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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Macron held 'substantial' phone call with Putin

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Thailand's Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending a case seeking her dismissal, adding to mounting pressure on a government fighting for survival on multiple fronts.

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