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Zohran Mamdani leads in NYC Democratic primary, early results show

NEW YORK CITY, USA, JUN 24 – Zohran Mamdani surged from 1% to 44% support in months with a progressive platform including rent freezes, free public transit, and universal childcare, defeating Andrew Cuomo decisively.

  • Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state Assemblyman, secured a major victory on June 25, 2025, by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic contest to become New York City’s next mayor, particularly prevailing in Central Brooklyn.
  • Mamdani's win came after Cuomo's attempt at a political comeback following his 2021 resignation amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving multiple women, with Cuomo ultimately conceding the race and calling Mamdani to offer his congratulations.
  • Mamdani ran a progressive, democratic socialist campaign focused on lowering the high cost of living by promising free buses, child care, new apartments, and higher wages funded by new taxes on the wealthy.
  • Mamdani told supporters, "Tonight, we made history," and credited New Yorkers for standing up for affordability, while critics questioned his experience managing a $115 million budget and 300,000 workers.
  • Mamdani's win pressures Democrats to reconcile progressive and moderate factions as he will face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, running independently, and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the general election.
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WKMG broke the news in Orlando, United States on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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