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Zohran Mamdani, a little-known state lawmaker, unexpectedly won the New York mayoral primary, leveraging a viral video explaining city permitting issues, his charisma, and a strong ground campaign, shaking up local politics and gaining national attention.
Zohran Mamdani's primary victory in New York's mayoral race has intensified the Democratic Party's internal divisions, prompting efforts by moderates and business leaders to find a strong challenger to Mamdani in the general election, with some supporting independent candidate Jim Walden or funding efforts to oppose Mamdani's candidacy.
New Yorkers are voting in a primary where progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani is leading over former governor Andrew Cuomo, with early polls and voting trends favoring Mamdani, especially among young voters, amidst a highly competitive and politically significant race.