Sliwa’s Bold Campaign Ignites NYC Mayoral Race
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NEW YORK CITY, July 16, 2025 — Curtis Sliwa, the fearless Republican nominee for New York City mayor and founder of the Guardian Angels, is storming ahead in a blockbuster HarrisX poll, emerging as a powerhouse in the 2025 mayoral race.
The poll reveals a razor-tight contest, with Sliwa commanding 22 percent of the vote in a four-way race, statistically tied with Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani (26 percent) and former Governor Andrew Cuomo (23 percent), while incumbent Mayor Eric Adams lags at 13 percent, with 15 percent of voters still undecided.
“For the first time since 2009, a Republican for NYC mayor is within the margin of error to win. That Republican is me. The momentum is real. I’m running to be the People’s Mayor and I’m going to win on November 4th!” declared Curtis Sliwa, capturing the electric energy of his campaign’s surging support.
Sliwa’s meteoric rise reflects his unrelenting commitment to New Yorkers, built on decades of patrolling the city’s streets to ensure safety and championing the needs of everyday residents.
Unlike his opponents, who are mired in political baggage and disconnected policies, Sliwa’s platform of restoring public safety, tackling the affordability crisis, and bringing accountability to City Hall is resonating with voters hungry for change.
The HarrisX poll underscores Sliwa’s strength in multiple scenarios. In a three-way race without Adams, Sliwa pulls 28 percent, neck-and-neck with Mamdani (29 percent) and Cuomo (31 percent). Even in a matchup without Cuomo, Sliwa remains a formidable force, trailing Mamdani by just 10 points (35 percent to 25 percent), with Adams’ support further declining to 19 percent. These numbers signal that Sliwa’s message of bold, people-first leadership is reshaping the race.
“Curtis Sliwa is the candidate New Yorkers are rallying behind because he’s one of us,” said James Perrone, Sliwa’s campaign manager. “He’s not a politician beholden to special interests—he’s a fighter who’s spent his life protecting this city. Voters see Curtis as the mayor who will deliver real solutions, not empty promises.”
Sliwa’s campaign is a movement fueled by grassroots energy, with plans to hold rallies, town halls, and a dynamic digital push in all five boroughs to connect with every New Yorker before the November 4th election. His vision for a safer, more affordable, and united New York City is galvanizing voters who are fed up with crime, skyrocketing costs, and ineffective leadership.
About Curtis Sliwa for NYC Mayor
Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and a lifelong New Yorker, is running to be the People’s Mayor. His campaign focuses on restoring public safety, addressing the affordability crisis, and bringing accountability to City Hall. Learn more at https://SliwaForNYC.com.
(Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harrisx-nyc-poll-tight-race-emerges-in-nyc-mayoral-general-election-but-cuomo-stronger-than-adams-against-mamdani-302506087.html)
