"The election in the biggest US city has grabbed eyeballs globally. Its verdict could shape US politics. On Tuesday, voters in the largest city of the United States, New York, will choose a new mayor in a race that has stirred debate across the country and drawn global interest. Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assembly democratic socialist who surprised many with his June win in the Democratic Party's primary, is facing former Governor Andrew Cuomo, now running as an independent after losing the Democratic nomination. Republican Curtis Sliwa is among the other candidates in the race."
"Zohran Mamdani The Democratic nominee is running on a platform focused on affordability, calling for rent freezes, universal childcare, cheaper public transport, and a raise in the hourly minimum wage to $30. An immigrant, Muslim, and democratic socialist, his popularity has surged during the campaign, with nearly 370,000 early ballots already cast, and appealing strongly to young voters. Mamdani, whose parents have Indian roots, was born in Uganda."
Voters in New York City will elect a new mayor on Tuesday in a race drawing wide national and global attention. The leading candidates are Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani campaigns on affordability measures including rent freezes, universal childcare, cheaper public transport, and a $30 hourly minimum wage, and has strong youth support with nearly 370,000 early ballots cast. Cuomo resigned as governor in 2021 amid confirmed sexual harassment allegations, lost the Democratic primary to Mamdani, and remained in the race as an independent. The mayoral vote coincides with gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia and a California redistricting measure.
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