The three candidates running for mayor of New York City faced off in a crucial final debate before the November 4 election Wednesday night. Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa clashed on stage for a second and final time. Early voting begins on Saturday, October 25. Newsweek writers declare who they think won the debate—and you can have your say in our comment form and poll below.

Jonathan Tobin—Zohran Mamdani

Democratic socialist candidate for mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani went into the last debate before Election Day with two main assets. And they’re why he won it. One is named Andrew Cuomo, and the other is Curtis Sliwa. The former governor of New York is the most plausible alternative to a radical socialist who has fanned the flames of antisemitism with his su

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