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Zohran Mamdani Tops Cuomo to Win New York Democratic Mayoral Primary

Cuomo’s concession coupled with the near-complete ranked-choice tally cements Mamdani as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor

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Overview

  • With roughly 96% of ballots tallied, Mamdani led with about 43.5% of first-choice votes to Cuomo’s 36.4%, creating an insurmountable margin.
  • Cuomo conceded the primary on June 24, leaving the Board of Elections to issue final ranked-choice results by July 1.
  • His campaign platform calling for rent freezes, free public transportation and police reforms energized a coalition of young and progressive voters.
  • At 33, Mamdani would become New York City’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest since 1914, drawing endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Brad Lander.
  • He will advance to face independent candidate Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the November general election.