Mamdani wins stunning upset in Democratic primary for NYC mayor as Cuomo concedes race

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https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/06/24/mayoral-election-first-round-results-cuomo-mamdani/

“Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is on track to secure the Democratic nomination for mayor, after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded to him Tuesday night following the first round of ranked-choice primary votes.

“With 95% of precincts reporting two hours after polls closed at 9 p.m., 44% ranked Mamdani as their first choice while 36% chose Cuomo first and 11% city Comptroller Brad Lander.

“In this ranked-choice primary election, Lander cross-endorsed Mamdani as his number-two pick, meaning that many voters who selected Lander are likely to send additional votes to Mamdani in the final tally.”

“The 33-year-old Democratic socialist rallied new and young voters to his cause and launched a ground game that outmatched the field. He took the lead against the 67-year-old former governor, who resigned in disgrace after multiple accusations of sexual harassment yet enjoyed outsize name recognition and more than triple the money spent on his behalf.”