"Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, Decision Desk HQ and NewsNation projected Tuesday evening. Mamdani, a 34-year-old self-proclaimed Democratic socialist, shocked the Democratic establishment with his quick rise in the primary earlier this year. He defeated a slate of candidates including former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who then decided to take another swing at Mamdani by running as an independent."
"Born in Uganda to parents of Indian descent, Mamdani's family moved to New York City when he was seven. He holds dual citizenship with Uganda and the U.S., having become an American citizen in 2018. Mamdani married his wife Rama Duwaji in February 2024 in a civil ceremony at New York City Hall; the couple resides in the Queens neighborhood of Astoria."
"The Republican, perennial candidate Curtis Sliwa, floundered in the polls throughout the race and was never viewed as much of a challenge. Several prominent Republicans even endorsed Cuomo, called for Sliwa to drop out, or both including President Donald Trump. Adams has also endorsed Cuomo, but Mamdani has been viewed as the runaway favorite to win since securing his primary victory. The most recent Real Clear Politics Polling Average had Mamdani at 46.1, Cuomo at 31.8, and Sliwa at 16.3."
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old self-proclaimed Democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race. He defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent after losing the Democratic primary, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Eric Adams exited the race late and endorsed Cuomo. Prominent Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, endorsed Cuomo or urged Sliwa to drop out. Polling showed Mamdani leading with 46.1 percent, Cuomo at 31.8, and Sliwa at 16.3. Born in Uganda to parents of Indian descent, Mamdani moved to New York at seven, became a U.S. citizen in 2018, and serves in the State Assembly since 2021.
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