Zohran Mamdani Clinches Historic Democratic Nomination for NYC Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and New York State Assembly member, delivered a stunning upset on June 24, 2025, by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. With a first-round lead of roughly 43.5% to 36.4%, and Cuomo’s concession, Mamdani is poised to become the city’s first Muslim and Indian-American mayor—marking a significant shift leftward in NYC politics