Overview

• Zohran Mamdani won the June 24 Democratic primary with 43.5% of first-choice votes, prompting Andrew Cuomo to concede on June 25 as a final tally is set for July 1.
• New York City’s ranked-choice voting allowed participants to rank up to five candidates and delivered Mamdani a clear first-choice advantage over former Governor Cuomo.
• Mamdani built his campaign on progressive policies such as free public transit, a four-year rent freeze on regulated apartments and expanded healthcare for children.
• Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams has launched an independent campaign for the November general election, and Andrew Cuomo is considering a similar independent bid.
• Mamdani has faced criticism and allegations of antisemitism over his comments on the Gaza conflict, a sensitive issue in a city with a large Jewish population.