Candidates vying to become New York City’s next mayor made a final push on Monday to rally voters ahead of Election Day, marking the closing hours of one of the city’s most closely watched political races.

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa spent the day crisscrossing the five boroughs in a last-minute bid to win over undecided voters and energize their supporters.

Mamdani, 34, a democratic socialist and the potential first Muslim mayor of New York, has energized younger and progressive voters with his grassroots campaign centered on affordable housing and social equity. He stunned the political establishment earlier this year by defeating Cuomo in the Democratic primary. In the final stretch, he’s been posting viral videos and urging his supporters not to be complacent.

Cuomo, 67, is attempting a political comeback four years after resigning as governor amid sexual harassment allegations, which he denies. Running as an independent, he has recently appealed to centrist and conservative voters, presenting himself as the only candidate capable of blocking Mamdani’s rise.

Sliwa, the Guardian Angels founder and longtime radio personality, has focused on public safety, canvassing city streets and subways in his trademark red beret to attract voters frustrated by crime.

Early voting ended Sunday, with officials reporting more than 735,000 ballots cast — a significant turnout compared to previous mayoral elections.

The outcome of Tuesday’s vote will determine the successor to outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, whose term has been marred by criticism over public safety and housing challenges.