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After a Stunning NYC Primary, National Democrats Try to Embrace Zohran Mamdani’s Energy, if Not Always His Ideas
- On June 24, 2025, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman, won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor in Queens.
- Mamdani's victory followed a campaign emphasizing increased taxes on the wealthy and expanded social spending, which unsettled many business leaders and investors.
- His platform includes raising corporate taxes to 11.5%, adding a 2% income tax on millionaires, universal rent control, and city-run services, heightening concerns in the financial community.
- Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has conceded to Mamdani but may still enter the November election as an independent candidate, while the official primary results are pending the ranked-choice vote count expected by July 1.
- Mamdani's rise triggered strong reactions including criticism from former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers and fears of wealthy investors fleeing, suggesting potential challenges ahead for New York City.
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Gen Z and first-time voters played a key role in Mamdani’s primary victory. Here’s how the youth vote is reshaping NYC politics.
Young voters helped propel Zohran Mamdani to apparent victory in Tuesday's Democratic mayoral primary — and may have reshaped the future of New York City politics along the way. Mamdani, who declared victory Tuesday in the race for the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor, began his campaign polling at around 1% with voters. The 33-year-old democratic socialist representing Queens District 36 in State Assembly came from the far left of …
His victory in New York is a lesson for the left, both in the United States and internationally.
Zohran Mamdani’s Win Could Change Everything
Waleed Shahid Mamdani won by uplifting and uniting some of New York City's most forgotten voters. His coalition now has a chance to transform what's possible for people everywhere. The post Zohran Mamdani's Win Could Change Everything appeared first on The Nation.
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