State Rep. Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral primary, defeating establishment candidate Andrew Cuomo despite being heavily outspent. With 93 percent of the votes counted, Mamdani secured 44 percent against Cuomo's 36 percent, leading to Cuomo's early concession. This win is seen as a significant triumph for progressives, demonstrating the power of a grassroots campaign. In his victory speech, Mamdani emphasized the need for an affordable city where hard-working citizens can thrive, echoing the values of economic equity and labor rights.
We have won because New Yorkers have stood up for a city they can afford. A city where they can do more than just struggle.
Mamdani's win is being hailed as a major victory for progressives and the left, in a race where Cuomo, the establishment candidate, outspent Mamdani four to one.
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