Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist known for his anti-Israel rhetoric, has emerged as the winner of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, the Associated Press reported. His campaign’s momentum and widespread appeal pushed him to a decisive victory.
The announcement came Tuesday afternoon, following the release of the ranked-choice voting results by the city’s Board of Elections. The updated count confirmed Mamdani’s clear lead in the race.
With the final tally showing Mamdani securing 56 percent of the vote, he outpaced former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, who ended up with 44 percent. The election board is scheduled to formally certify the results in the middle of July.
Currently serving as an assemblyman representing Queens, Mamdani, 33, will now prepare for the November general election. His opponents will include Eric Adams, the current mayor who bypassed the Democratic primary and is running as an independent; Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate and founder of the Guardian Angels; and Jim Walden, an independent candidate and attorney.
Although Cuomo is also listed on the ballot as an independent, he has yet to announce whether he will remain in the race through the fall. All three independent candidates are registered Democrats, but Mamdani is expected to have the upper hand given the city’s overwhelming Democratic majority.
Mamdani’s success stemmed from his ability to galvanize a fresh wave of voters, boosted by a vibrant campaign fueled by his dynamic personality, skillful use of social media, and a remarkably large and dedicated volunteer force—something rarely seen in recent city elections.
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Hopefully this piece of garbage will suffer a heart attack and drop dead