Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a surprising contender in the New York Democratic primary for mayor, challenging Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner. His platform focuses on progressive issues like rent freezes and free city transport. Despite polls showing Mamdani at 36% compared to Cuomo's 64%, the new ranked-choice voting system and a strong grassroots campaign could boost his chances. With growing support from younger and diverse voters, he represents a changing political landscape in New York City, advocating for affordability and community safety.
âMamdaniâs emergence as a viable candidate comes as another New York Democrat Socialist, congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, currently on a packed-out Fighting Oligarchy tour of the US, is being touted as the new face of the national party.â
âWith scandal-plagued incumbent Eric Adams sitting out the primary he may run as an independent, the Ugandan-born Mamdani is in with a chance under a new ranked-choice voting system.â
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