Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, claimed victory in NYC’s mayoral primary after Andrew Cuomo conceded. Mamdani led with 43.5% of the vote, while Cuomo trailed with 36.4%. Cuomo, facing challenges in ranked-choice voting, acknowledged Mamdani’s win. Mamdani, a progressive outsider, campaigned on bold policies and gained support from key progressives. Cuomo, a former governor, resigned in 2021 amid harassment allegations.
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