Zohran Mamdani, the progressive Muslim immigrant who wants to be mayor of New York and challenge Trump
Briefly

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old immigrant and progressive champion, won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, unseating favorite Andrew Cuomo. His win signals hope for a struggling Democratic Party under Trump. Although official results will be confirmed in July, Cuomo conceded shortly after the polls closed. With Mamdani receiving 44% of the votes and Cuomo 34%, he looks ahead to the mayoral elections in November, where he’ll face independent and Republican candidates, but enjoys strong support in a Democrat-favoring city.
"Mamdani received less than 44%, and Cuomo, less than 34%. But the final tabulation will be a mere formality at this point: Cuomo conceded defeat less than two hours after the polls closed Tuesday night..."
"My friends, we have done it, he exclaimed to his supporters early Wednesday morning. After officially receiving the Democratic nomination next month, Mamdani will continue to campaign until November 4th..."
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