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Mamdani Officially Clinches Democratic Nomination for New York City Mayor

The 33-year-old progressive will face Mayor Eric Adams, Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Jim Walden following the Board of Elections’ confirmation of his 56%–44% victory over Andrew Cuomo.

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, left, speaks on stage with fellow candidate Comptroller Brad Lander at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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Overview

  • The New York City Board of Elections certified Zohran Mamdani’s primary win over former governor Andrew Cuomo with 56% to 44% of the vote after ranked-choice tabulations.
  • As the Democratic nominee, Mamdani will compete in November against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams running as an independent, Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Jim Walden.
  • Former governor Andrew Cuomo holds an independent ballot line but has not said whether he will run again, and President Trump has branded Mamdani a “communist” while threatening to withhold federal funds if sanctuary city policies persist.
  • Mamdani’s platform centers on taxing the wealthy to pay for free city buses, free childcare, rent freezes and city-run grocery stores to tackle New York’s affordability crisis.
  • If elected, the 33-year-old democratic socialist would become New York City’s first Muslim and first Indian American mayor.