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 the nomination with 56% of the vote, confirmed by the final vote count and Cuomo's concession. Mamdani, who is Muslim and of Indian American descent, is poised to become New York City's first Muslim, Indian American, and millennial mayor. His progressive platform includes policies such as free public transportation and rent control. The primary victory positions Mamdani as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming general mayoral election in New York City.