New York City is getting ready for a big vote on November 4. More than five million people can vote for the next mayor. Early voting just ended, and a lot of people showed up. Over 734, 000 early votes were cast, which is way more than in 2021.

Right now, Zohran Mamdani is in the lead. He's a Democratic candidate who wants big changes, like free childcare and buses, and a rent freeze. Polls show he has a good chance of winning. Andrew Cuomo, an independent, is in second place, and Curtis Sliwa, a Republican, is in third.

This race is interesting because it's not just Democrats versus Republicans. It's a mix of different ideas and parties. The current mayor, Eric Adams, dropped out earlier this year after some big problems.

Polls can be tricky. They try to guess who will win, but they're not always right. Different polls show Mamdani leading by a lot, but the exact numbers can change. Polls ask people who they plan to vote for and use math to guess the results.

Voting in New York City is simple. Anyone who is a U. S. citizen, lives in the city, is at least 18 years old, and isn't in prison or judged mentally incompetent can vote. Polls open at 6 am and close at 9 pm on November 4.

This election is important because it decides who will lead the biggest city in the country. People have different ideas about what's best for New York, and this vote will show what they think.

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