Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary 56% to 44% Over Cuomo, Who Remains in Race; Trump Criticizes Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor by defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the primary election with 56% of the vote to Cuomo's 44%, a 12-point margin after counting second-choice votes. Despite conceding the Democratic primary, Cuomo has decided to remain on the mayoral ballot and has not ruled out campaigning in the general election. Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has drawn criticism from former President Donald Trump, who labeled him a "100% communist." Meanwhile, Congressman Ritchie Torres announced he is unlikely to run for New York governor, declining to endorse Mamdani but expressing confidence in Mamdani's chances of winning the mayoral race.