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Zohran Mamdani Clinches Democratic Nod in NYC Mayoral Primary

Certification by the New York City Board of Elections on July 15 will formalize Mamdani’s 56% win — launching his November bid against Eric Adams, Curtis Sliwa and Jim Walden.

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)
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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Overview

  • Mamdani overcame a crowded field to secure 56% of votes after three rounds of ranked-choice counting, leaving Andrew Cuomo at 44%.
  • The New York City Board of Elections will certify the Democratic primary on July 15, officially confirming Mamdani as the party’s nominee.
  • President Donald Trump dubbed Mamdani a “communist” and threatened to withhold federal aid if the new mayor “doesn’t do the right thing.”
  • His affordability agenda — including fare-free buses, no-cost childcare, rent freezes and city-run grocery stores funded by millionaire taxes — has rallied the progressive base with high-profile endorsements.
  • Mamdani now shifts to the November general election against independent Eric Adams, Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Jim Walden — under the cloud of controversies over his Israel views and federal funding challenges.