Zohran Mamdani Emerges as a Rising Star in New York’s Mayoral Race NEW YORK – In just a few months, 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani has shot to prominence on the U.S. left, running a bold, socialist-inspired campaign for New York City mayor. After a surprise victory in the June Democratic primary, Mamdani has maintained strong momentum, […]
Zohran Mamdani Wins Primary, Will Face Eric Adams in NYC Mayor Race The results of ranked-choice voting were announced on Tuesday. Zohran Mamdani, who was not well-known when he started, won 56% of the vote in the third round. A candidate needs over 50% to win. Now, as the Democratic nominee, Mamdani will go against […]
A win in November would make Mamdani the city’s first Muslim and Indian-origin mayor. Early Wednesday, he tweeted, citing Nelson Mandela: “It always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you did it.” Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 amid a sexual harassment scandal, conceded, praising Mamdani’s campaign for mobilizing young voters. […]
