Zohran Mamdani leads in NYC Democratic primary, early results show
- On June 25, 2025, Zohran Mamdani secured a surprising victory in the Democratic nomination race for New York City’s mayor, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo.
- Mamdani's victory followed a campaign focused on affordable living and progressive policies amid pushback from Cuomo and moderate Democrats.
- Supporters celebrated in Central Brooklyn as Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, secured a commanding lead after polls closed.
- Mamdani told supporters, "Tonight, we made history," and promised to be mayor for all New Yorkers, regardless of their vote.
- Mamdani's win pressures the Democratic Party to address generational and ideological divides and sets up a general election contest against Mayor Eric Adams.
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Gothamist: Nearly 1/4 of NYC’s early voters were new Democratic primary participants. Me: Now what?
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