Who Are the Main Candidates and Their Backgrounds

With the New York City mayoral election just days away, many Americans outside the city are following the race closely to see if the previously unknown democratic-socialist assemblyman Zohran Mamdani will defeat former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. The results could have broad implications for the national business community and the Democratic party. WSJ reporters Joshua Chaffin and Kevin Dugan discuss what the mayoral race could mean for business and politics. Alex Ossola hosts.

Further Reading

Mamdani and Cuomo Trade Barbs in Tense New York City Mayoral Debate

Republican NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa Faces Pressure to Drop Out

Five Takeaways From the NYC Mayoral Debate

New York’s Richest Ask ‘How Dare He?’ as Mamdani Closes In on City Hall

Cuomo Pins Longshot Comeback on Reshaped New York Mayor’s Race

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