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Zohran Mamdani was elected as the first Muslim mayor of New York City, winning with over 50% of the vote, and making history as the youngest and first South Asian mayor, after a grassroots campaign focused on affordability and progressive policies.
The first weekend of early voting in New York City saw a record turnout of over 164,000 voters, boosting Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, who rallied 10,000 supporters in Queens with endorsements from prominent progressives, amidst a highly polarized race with significant opposition from establishment figures like Cuomo and Adams.
Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, unexpectedly won the New York City Democratic primary for mayor, defeating incumbent Andrew Cuomo, in a campaign that energized progressive supporters and signaled a shift in the Democratic Party's direction. The victory was celebrated at Mamdani’s lively election night party, with notable figures like Kal Penn and Ella Emhoff in attendance, highlighting the campaign's grassroots and bold approach. Mamdani's win suggests a growing appetite for progressive change in New York City politics.
Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Democrat and potential first Muslim mayor of NYC, appears to be leading in the Democratic primary, with incumbent Andrew Cuomo conceding and possibly running as an independent in the general election. Mamdani's campaign gained momentum through grassroots support and progressive endorsements, challenging the establishment-backed Cuomo.