Zohran Mamdani achieved a significant victory in the New York City Democratic primary, garnering 56 percent of the ranked-choice votes. He surpassed former Governor Andrew Cuomo by 12 points, contrary to prior polling that suggested Cuomo would win by a similar margin. His campaign focused on grassroots organizing and engaging with voters on key issues such as childcare, housing, and public transportation. Despite his accomplishments, many prominent figures in New York politics, including Governor Kathy Hochul and other influential Democrats, have yet to endorse him.
Zohran Mamdani won by a landslide in the New York City Democratic primary, securing 56 percent of the vote in ranked-choice voting.
Mamdani beat former Governor Andrew Cuomo by 12 points, a stark contrast to pre-election predictions favoring Cuomo by the same margin.
Mamdani attributed his victory to focusing on working class issues and grassroots organizing, engaging tens of thousands of New Yorkers through a 29,000 door-knocker army.
Despite his success, prominent New York politicians including Governor Kathy Hochul and Senators Schumer and Gillibrand have not supported Mamdani's growing movement.
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