Zohran Mamdani was officially declared the winner of New York City's Democratic primary for mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani received 56% of the vote in the third round of ranked choice voting, while Cuomo garnered 44%. His victory signifies a potential historic achievement as he aims to become the first Muslim mayor of New York City. Over 1 million ballots were cast, indicating strong public engagement. Mamdani expressed gratitude for his support and aims to create an affordable and collaborative vision for the city.
Mamdani's victory over Cuomo and nine other candidates marks a significant step towards becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City, receiving over 545,000 votes.
With 56% of the vote in the third round of ranked choice voting, Mamdani solidified his position as the official Democratic Party nominee for mayor.
This election resulted in over 1 million ballots cast in the primary, the largest turnout since 1989, signaling renewed public engagement in local politics.
Mamdani expressed gratitude for his supporters, noting, 'This is just the beginning of our expanding coalition to make New York City affordable,' indicating a collaborative approach moving forward.
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