33-Year-Old Muslim Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Primary With 56% Over Andrew Cuomo

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker and self-described democratic socialist, has officially won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani secured 56% of the vote in the third round of tallying, confirming his victory by a 12-point margin. This outcome marks a surprising upset in the race and positions Mamdani as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming general mayoral election. Mamdani, who is Muslim and of Indian American descent, is running on a progressive platform and could become New York City's first Muslim, Indian American, and millennial mayor. Cuomo conceded the race following the vote count that solidified Mamdani's lead.