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Inside the Campaign of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist Running for Mayor of New York City

NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES, JUN 22 – Zohran Mamdani won the NYC Democratic primary advocating for rent freezes, free public transit, and radical economic changes, with endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

  • A new Emerson College poll shows Mamdani and Cuomo effectively tied in final ranked-choice simulations, with the Democratic primary vote set for June 24.
  • Born in Kampala, Uganda, Mamdani shaped his political identity through his platform focused on housing justice, including eviction protections and rent control expansion.
  • According to Politico, Mamdani's universal childcare would cost between $5 and $7 billion, carrying funding challenges for New York City.
  • Progressive leaders and entertainers secured endorsements, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, boosting Mamdani's campaign momentum.
  • Future control highlights the ideological rift within the Democratic Party, hinging on whether a rising generation can outvote the one before it.
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The Soros Open Society Foundation has channeled millions of sums to the Workers' Families Party and nine other groups that played a key role in promoting the socialist for his candidacy for mayor in New York.

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New York Post broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
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