Zohran Mamdani Declares Victory in New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary as Cuomo Concedes Early

In the closely watched New York City Democratic mayoral primary, no candidate reached the 50% threshold needed to be declared the winner outright. State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani declared victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who conceded earlier, in a remarkable upset. Mamdani led with 44% of the vote, while Cuomo had about 36% and City Comptroller Brad Lander followed with about 11%.

Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, gained momentum in polling and fundraising, capitalizing on social media and younger voter enthusiasm. In an impassioned speech, Mamdani declared victory and emphasized affordability and prosperity for all New Yorkers.

Cuomo acknowledged Mamdani's success and hinted at potential future decisions. He later conceded the primary and hinted at a possible independent run in November. Mamdani's platform focused on progressivism and economic policies, while Cuomo highlighted experience and past confrontations with President Trump.

The race will proceed to a ranked-choice count as no candidate received over 50% of the vote. Comprehensive results are expected on July 1, with the final certification on July 15. Nearly 1 million New Yorkers voted in the primary, and the winner is likely to have an advantage in the general election.

Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams running as an independent may complicate the general election. Ranked-choice voting will determine the final outcome of the primary.

According to the source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos.