Crowd celebrates as Zohran Mamdani wins New York City Democratic mayoral primary

25 Jun 2025

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Crowds were seen celebrating as Zohran Mamdani was announced winner of the New York City Democratic mayor primary.

Mamdani, once viewed as a long-shot contender, surged ahead in the race with a progressive platform that included rent regulation and fare-free public transit. By Wednesday, he was leading with 43% of the vote, with 95% of ballots tallied.

Andrew Cuomo, the establishment-backed Democrat and early favorite, conceded to the 33-year-old.

If Mamdani secures a win in November, he will make history as both the first Muslim and the first openly socialist individual to assume the role.

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