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Pol Formerly Known as 'Mr. Cardamom' Spices up NYC Mayoral Race

  • Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old New York State assemblyman born in Uganda, has emerged as a leading contender against former governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York City Democratic mayoral primary.
  • Mamdani's rise follows Cuomo's 2021 resignation in disgrace amid sexual harassment accusations and reflects voter frustration with established political figures backed by billionaire elites.
  • During the final debate, Mamdani criticized Cuomo for his resignation, while Cuomo accused Mamdani of inexperience, antisemitism, and divisiveness amid controversy over altered campaign mailers.
  • Recent polls show a close race with some placing Mamdani ahead by four points and others favoring Cuomo, as New Yorkers prepare to use ranked-choice voting on June 24.
  • Mamdani’s platform, including free buses, rent freezes, and city-run grocery stores, resonates with young, working-class, and immigrant voters, indicating shifting dynamics in New York City's political landscape.
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The Free Press (Tampa) broke the news in Tampa, United States on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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