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Zoran Mamdani he won the New York mayoral election quite easily, beating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Plum, but apparently they weren't his only competitors.
Sports fans in the city decided that their vote should go to someone else, with many athletes receiving multiple votes.
Two of the city's biggest stars, Aaron Judge and Jalen Brunson, were on several ballots. The three-time American League MVP received a total of 11 votes, while the New York Knicks star received 29 (though some people had trouble spelling his name).
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(Left) New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts to a hit in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the ALDS of the 2025 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, on October 8, 2025. (Center) New York Giants quarterback Jackson Dart (6) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at MetLife Stadium in the East. Rutherford, New Jersey, November 2, 2025. (Right) New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) is shown at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on November 11, 2025. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images; Ed Mulholland/Imagn Images; Wendell Cruz/Imagn Images)
Derek Jeter got a vote Pete Alonso received a three, and New York Giants cornerback Jackson Dart, although with more spelling problems, received a six. Lou Gehrig, who died in 1939, also received one vote.
Other notable New York City sports figures, current and former, who received votes included Cam Schlittler, Cam Scattebo, Carmelo Anthony, Garrett Wilson, Aaron Glenn, Josh Hart, Tom Thibodeau and Walt Frazier. Sandy Koufax also received a vote, as did MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Cam Skattebo of the New York Giants reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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However, New Yorkers didn't just vote for their hometown heroes—in fact, some major contenders had their names written out.
Former Giant and current running back for the Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley received one vote, and New England Patriots cornerback Drake May also received one. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts also found himself on someone's ballot.
By comparison, former President Joe Biden received two votes, and Nancy Pelosi received one.
Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts (1) and Saquon Barkley (26) celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Eric W. Rascoe/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
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In the end, neither athlete will take office next year as Mamdani won the vote quite easily. He will take office as soon as the calendar turns to 2026.
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