Overview

• The New York City Board of Elections finalized Mamdani’s victory under the new ranked-choice system with him securing 56% of the vote over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
• At 33, the democratic socialist’s upset underscores grassroots enthusiasm for his platform of free public buses, no-cost childcare, rent freezes and a $30 minimum wage.
• Mamdani will face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams on an independent line, Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Jim Walden in the November general election.
• Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer and House Democrat leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to endorse him amid concerns over his past support for the BDS movement and his “globalize the intifada” remarks.
• President Trump has branded him a “communist” and vowed to block federal funding if he does not “do the right thing” on sanctuary city policies.