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Council Member Julie Won was a late entrant to the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in New York's 7th Congressional District but believes her "lived experience" as an immigrant and a mother means she is well-placed to succeed the veteran lawmaker in one of the most liberal districts in the country. Won, in a surprise move, launched her campaign on Feb. 2, a month after Assemblymember Claire Valdez and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso had launched their own campaigns for the seat.

New Yorkers will vote today on who will replace disgraced incumbent Mayor Eric Adams Progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani is leading in the polls at some 46%, well ahead of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa US President Trump has urged New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo, his former foe. Here are the latest headlines and analyses from New York City's mayoral election on Tuesday, November 4:

The annual democratic socialists of America national convention in Chicago signified growing influence, gathering tens of thousands who support the leftwing, worker-led political ideology.

"Most surprisingly, it wasn't just progressives sharing it. Its most enthusiastic audience included white working-class men in Appalachia, Native aunties in the Southwest, Filipino union workers in the Midwest, and mothers who once backed Obama, then Bernie, then RFK, then Trump."

Zohran Mamdani achieved a historic win by receiving 565,639 votes in the New York City mayoral primary, surpassing the previous record of 547,901 held since 1989 by David N. Dinkins. His victory reflects a clear mandate for progressive policies that emphasize affordability and social equity during his campaign.

The Pragmatic approach reflects the growing number of unaffiliated voters in the country, emphasizing a unique combination of libertarian ideals, progressive programs, and pocketbook-focused governance.

Mamdani's bold plan to make buses fast and free and create designated bus lanes complements calls for a stronger public transit system while addressing young voters' needs.

The coverup surrounding President Biden's decline may be a more significant scandal than Watergate, drawing attention to the internal dynamics of his administration.

Thanks to 'reforms' like the Raise the Age act, which keep teens under 18 from suffering anything more than wrist slaps, juvenile offenders roam free.

The pint-sized Diablos of 42nd Street - Tren de Aragua's JV squad - are Exhibit A in the case against progressive state and city policies that empower juvenile street gangs.

"I love a progressive candidate. He's got the energy. I love free child care, free buses. I like all the stuff he's said," said O'Donnell.