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Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary last night, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a stunning upset.
Mamdani, a Shia Muslim born in Uganda to Indian parents, became a U.S. citizen in 2018 and leveraged his diverse background to connect with voters. His win came through the city’s ranked-choice voting system, where he secured 43.5% of first-choice votes compared to Cuomo’s 36.4%, gaining momentum in subsequent rounds. The 33-year-old state assemblyman’s grassroots campaign energized young and minority voters, propelling him past the scandal-scarred Cuomo.
Mamdani now advances to the November general election, where he will face current Mayor Eric Adams, running as an independent, and the Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa. His platform includes controversial policies such as rent freezes, free city buses, and government-run grocery stores, reflecting his penchant for socialism. Critics argue these ideas are overly idealistic and lack funding plans, targeting his inexperience. His win has sparked debates about the feasibility of his agenda in a city facing economic challenges.
However, he is heavily supported by progressive figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. Mamdani’s victory signals a shift toward the Democratic Party’s left wing, and this primary outcome sets the stage for a contentious general election battle in November to lead the largest city in the country.
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City. pic.twitter.com/AgW0Z30xw1
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) June 25, 2025
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