33-Year-Old Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary With 56% Over Andrew Cuomo

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker and self-described democratic socialist, has officially won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City. Mamdani defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo by a 12-point margin, securing 56% of the vote according to the final certified results announced on July 1, 2025. Mamdani's victory is considered a surprising upset over Cuomo, who conceded the race on the night of the primary. Mamdani, who is Muslim and of Indian descent, is poised to become New York City's first Muslim mayor if he wins the general election in November. His campaign platform includes progressive policies such as taxing the wealthy and making public buses free. The win positions Mamdani as the Democratic nominee and sets up a likely contest against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams or potentially a rematch with Cuomo in the general election.