Overview

• Zohran Mamdani secured a surprise Democratic primary victory over Andrew Cuomo on June 24 to become his party’s mayoral nominee.
• He now prepares to face Mayor Eric Adams, whose campaign has picked up steam among moderates alarmed by Mamdani’s economic proposals and accused antisemitic views.
• Mamdani has maintained plans to raise corporate and millionaire taxes, freeze board-regulated rents and introduce city-run grocery stores despite calls for moderation.
• Billionaire Bill Ackman has offered to finance a centrist challenger while some unions that backed Cuomo are now weighing support for Mamdani in November.
• Former Governor Cuomo has not ruled out an independent bid, setting up the possibility of a three-way general election contest.