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Zohran Mamdani Clinches NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary in Decisive Victory

Zohran Mamdani Clinches NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary in Decisive Victory

Zohran Mamdani Clinches NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary in Decisive Victory In a significant political upset, Zohran Mamdani has secured the Democratic nomination for New York City Mayor, triumphing over former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in the primary election held yesterday. The democratic socialist candidate won with a decisive 12-point lead in the final ranked-choice round, garnering 56.0% of the vote compared to Cuomo’s 44.0%. The Associated Press called the race, confirming Mamdani’s upstart candidacy, which blended populist ideas with personal…

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Mamdani’s Historic Primary Win Echoes Palestine Support in NYC Mayoral Race

Mamdani’s Historic Primary Win Echoes Palestine Support in NYC Mayoral Race

Mamdani’s Historic Primary Win Echoes Palestine Support in NYC Mayoral Race In a stunning upset that defied political norms, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist with limited prior recognition, secured a decisive victory over Andrew Cuomo, a prominent figure of the Democratic party establishment, in the initial round of the New York City mayoral Democratic primary. This win is particularly noteworthy given Mamdani’s unwavering and vocal support for Palestinian liberation, a stance traditionally seen as a significant hurdle for candidates…

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NYC Mayoral Primary: Mamdani’s Win Ignites Business Community Alarm

NYC Mayoral Primary: Mamdani’s Win Ignites Business Community Alarm

NYC Mayoral Primary: Mamdani’s Win Ignites Business Community Alarm Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblymember from Queens, has secured a commanding lead in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary this week, sending shockwaves through the city’s business elite. His platform, centered on a ‘tax-the-rich’ agenda to fund city-run groceries, free public transport, and childcare, has been met with immediate and vocal opposition from financial interests. Prominent figures are already threatening a mass exodus. Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman warned that a…

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Mamdani’s Momentum: Unpacking the NYC Mayoral Primary’s Surprising Shifts

Mamdani’s Momentum: Unpacking the NYC Mayoral Primary’s Surprising Shifts

Mamdani’s Momentum: Unpacking the NYC Mayoral Primary’s Surprising Shifts New York City’s political landscape is abuzz following Tuesday’s Democratic mayoral primary, where State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, an upstart from Queens, stands on the cusp of a groundbreaking victory. While final results are still being tabulated, Mamdani has surged ahead of a crowded field, signaling a significant shift in the city’s voter dynamics. Mamdani’s impressive performance, particularly for a 33-year-old democratic socialist, was fueled by a diverse coalition. He saw a…

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Progressive Upstart Zohran Mamdani Declares Victory in NYC Mayoral Primary, Cuomo Concedes in Stunning Upset

Progressive Upstart Zohran Mamdani Declares Victory in NYC Mayoral Primary, Cuomo Concedes in Stunning Upset

Progressive Upstart Zohran Mamdani Declares Victory in NYC Mayoral Primary, Cuomo Concedes in Stunning Upset New York City’s political landscape was dramatically reshaped last night as 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani declared victory in the hotly contested Democratic mayoral primary. In a stunning turn of events, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, once considered the heavy favorite, conceded the race after it became clear Mamdani had built a substantial lead, marking a significant win for the progressive movement. Addressing jubilant supporters on…

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A New Dawn for NYC? Mamdani’s Upset Victory Over Cuomo Reshapes Political Landscape

A New Dawn for NYC? Mamdani’s Upset Victory Over Cuomo Reshapes Political Landscape

A New Dawn for NYC? Mamdani’s Upset Victory Over Cuomo Reshapes Political Landscape New York City is buzzing after a political earthquake reverberated through its Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night. In a stunning upset that defied polls and expectations, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old socialist Assembly member from Queens, declared victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who conceded the race. With over 95% of ballots tallied, returns from the city Board of Elections showed Mamdani leading Cuomo by a significant…

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NYC Mayoral Primary: Awaiting Results as Mamdani Leads Early, Cuomo Fights for Comeback

NYC Mayoral Primary: Awaiting Results as Mamdani Leads Early, Cuomo Fights for Comeback

NYC Mayoral Primary: Awaiting Results as Mamdani Leads Early, Cuomo Fights for Comeback New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary concluded its voting phase on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with polls closing at 9 p.m. EDT. However, the city now enters a multi-day waiting game for the final results, as the complexities of ranked-choice voting and the tabulation of absentee and affidavit ballots mean a winner won’t be declared for several days. Initial returns from early voting, which ran from June…

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NYC Mayoral Primary: Mamdani Surges Ahead in Betting Markets as Voters Head to Polls

NYC Mayoral Primary: Mamdani Surges Ahead in Betting Markets as Voters Head to Polls

NYC Mayoral Primary: Mamdani Surges Ahead in Betting Markets as Voters Head to Polls New York City voters are casting their ballots today in the Democratic mayoral primary, and the race has taken a dramatic turn, with Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani now favored by betting markets over former Governor Andrew Cuomo. As polls opened this morning, the online betting platforms Polymarket and Kalshi showed Mamdani with a notable lead, reflecting a significant shift in momentum. As of Tuesday, Polymarket placed Mamdani’s…

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Mamdani Overtakes Cuomo in Final NYC Mayoral Poll Before Tuesday’s Primary

Mamdani Overtakes Cuomo in Final NYC Mayoral Poll Before Tuesday’s Primary

Mamdani Overtakes Cuomo in Final NYC Mayoral Poll Before Tuesday’s Primary With just hours to go before Tuesday’s Democratic primary for New York City mayor, a stunning new poll has thrown the race into chaos. The Emerson College, PIX11, and The Hill poll shows Zohran Mamdani edging out frontrunner Andrew Cuomo, a result that sharply contradicts other recent surveys. While Cuomo maintains a slight lead in first-choice votes (36.4% to Mamdani’s 33.7%), the ranked-choice voting system is expected to be…

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