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New York City Mayoral Field Realigns After Mamdani’s Upset Victory

Rivals sticking to separate ballot lines have fragmented the field into a multi-candidate showdown that hinges on Mamdani’s far-left platform.

New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) speaks to supporters during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City.
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Zohran Mamdani speaks during his victory party in the Queens borough of New York City early Wednesday, June 25, 2025, after chief rival Andrew Cuomo conceded.
Zohran Mamdani tried to keep a straight face as an interviewer played his 2019 rap video, “Nani.”.

Overview

  • Andrew Cuomo will stay on the general election ballot under the "Fight & Deliver" line despite conceding the Democratic primary to Mamdani.
  • Mayor Eric Adams announced an independent re-election bid, hoping to rally moderate voters and donors against the progressive socialist nominee.
  • Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa has vowed to retain the GOP line, ensuring he remains a contender and blocking Adams from securing the party slot.
  • Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and other business leaders have pledged millions to back a centrist challenger and strategize to counter Mamdani’s tax and housing proposals.
  • Republican figures have seized on Mamdani’s socialist agenda and support for Palestinian rights to portray Democrats as veering left and even questioned his citizenship.