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Who do netizens think won the first NYC mayoral debate ?

It featured Andrew Cuomo (I), Zohran Mamdani (D), and Curtis Sliwa (R).

Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate, in New York, U.S. October 16, 2025. / Angelina Katsanis/Pool via REUTERS

Minutes after the first New York City mayoral general election debate concluded, netizens took over social media to share their opinions on the three leading candidates’ performances, many deeming Zohran Mamdani as the debate winner.

The first mayoral debate, featuring Andrew Cuomo (I), Zohran Mamdani (D), and Curtis Sliwa (R), was broadcast live on Thursday night and focused on the city’s affordability crisis, Trump’s National Guard politics, local education policies, and Israel-Gaza peace deal.

 

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