Several other candidates are in the race, but they are not seen as serious contenders. On election day, a post by Polymarket on X went viral, claiming, “BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani listed twice on the ballot for today’s NYC Mayoral Election. 92% chance he wins.”
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Elon Musk reacts to Zohran Mamdani’s ballot issue
Elon Musk reposted this tweet and mocked the situation, saying, “Given that he’s on the ballot twice, maybe he can win twice too.” Musk’s post quickly gained attention online, with many questioning if the ballot had been printed correctly. In a separate post, Musk expressed anger about the ballot’s layout, especially the placement of Andrew Cuomo’s name.
Musk calls the New York ballot a “scam”
Musk called the ballot form a “scam”, claiming no ID was required to obtain it, as per Free Press Journal. He also pointed out what he saw as irregularities, saying, “Cuomo’s name is last in the bottom right.” The incident has raised questions about the accuracy of the voting process and the fairness of the ballot design, especially with Mamdani’s name appearing twice.
FAQs
Q1. Why did Elon Musk call the New York mayor election a scam?Elon Musk called the ballot a “scam” after noticing Zohran Mamdani’s name appeared twice and claimed no ID was needed to vote.
Q2. Was Zohran Mamdani really listed twice on the New York mayor ballot?
Yes, a viral post by Polymarket showed Zohran Mamdani’s name appeared twice on the ballot during the New York mayor election.