NEW YORK, July 02 (AFP): Rising star of the American left Zohran Mamdani is now officially the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, according to official primary election results released Tuesday.
The 33-year-old self-declared democratic socialist defeated his nearest rival by a strong margin, winning 56 percent to former New York governor Andrew Cuomo's 44 percent in the third round of vote counting.
With neither candidate winning a majority in the June 25 primary, election officials eliminated lower-ranking candidates and recounted under the ranked-choice voting process.
But after Mamdani earned 43 percent outright, Cuomo-aiming for a comeback after a sex scandal-did not wait for the full results and conceded defeat the night of the vote, a stunning outcome for Democrats.
Staunchly pro-Israel Cuomo led in polls for most of the race, with massive name recognition and support from powerful centrist figures including former president Bill Clinton.
Mamdani confirmed as Democratic candidate for NY mayor
FE Team | Published: July 02, 2025 23:39:28
Mamdani confirmed as Democratic candidate for NY mayor
Share if you like