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Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo through ranked-choice voting, and will face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and others in the general election, marking a significant political upset and a historic first as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by PBS
Voters in New York City and across the state are participating in municipal primaries, including a high-profile Democratic race for mayor featuring former governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, with the primary using ranked-choice voting. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is running as an independent, and the results will determine the Democratic nominee, who is favored in the general election. The primaries also include races for City Council, district attorney, and other local offices, with vote counting and results expected over the coming days.