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Wall Street Journal
a day ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Zohran Mamdani Cements Stunning Upset in NYC Mayor's Race
Zohran Mamdani cemented his win over Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, notching a 12-point victory in ranked-choice voting results released Tuesday. Mamdani prevailed in the third round of the city's ranked-choice voting system, according to unofficial results from the city's board of elections. His victory vastly outpaced pre-election forecasts that he and Cuomo would battle it out until the eighth and final round. He wrapped the third round with 56% of the vote to Cuomo's 44%.
New York Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Times
What to Know About Ranked-Choice Results in the N.Y.C. Mayor's Race
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's strong performance in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary last Tuesday turned him into a national figure overnight, as his upstart campaign overtook that of the longtime front-runner, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But it was not enough to make him the official nominee. That victory is likely to come on Tuesday. Since Mr. Mamdani received less than 50 percent of the vote in the first round of counting, a runoff was triggered under New York City's relatively new ranked-choice voting system. The system allows voters to rank up to five candidates in order of preference. Now, the candidates with the least first-choice support will be eliminated, round by round, and their votes redistributed to voters' next choices. The Board of Elections will release the ranked-choice results on Tuesday, one week after the primary. Here's what to know: When will the results be available? The ranked-choice voting results are slated to be released online at noon, according to a news release from the Board of Elections. What will they include? The Board of Elections said it would report the tally of all the ballots that were counted during the city's nine days of in-person early voting and on Primary Day, as well as mail-in ballots received and processed by Primary Day. The board plans to release updated numbers weekly on Tuesdays until all ballots are counted and final results certified. The final results will include absentee ballots. There were 11 candidates in the race. With an estimated 93 percent of the vote counted last Tuesday, Mr. Mamdani had the support of 43.5 percent of the city's Democratic primary voters, leading Mr. Cuomo by about seven percentage points. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
New York Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New York Times
How Brad Lander Helped Push Zohran Mamdani Toward Victory
The night before Tuesday's Democratic primary in New York City, Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander appeared on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' bringing their progressive bromance to a national viewership. Ostensibly running against each other to be New York's next mayor, their alliance showcased what parliamentary-style coalition politics could look like in the age of so much vitriol and polarization. Not long before early voting began, the candidates cross-endorsed each other in the name of an ideological victory and the defeat of the better-known, better-funded front-runner. 'We both agree that corrupt, abusive Andrew Cuomo should not be allowed anywhere near City Hall,' Mr. Lander, the city's comptroller, said on the show, as the studio audience cheered. And now it looks as if he won't. Against the predictions of nearly all polling, Mr. Mamdani is on track for a decisive win — and not after the tallying of several rounds of ranked-choice voting, assumed to be the only route to defeating an opponent with such an imposing advantage. Mr. Mamdani leads in the first round of counting by 7 percentage points, a margin significant enough that Mr. Cuomo quickly conceded on Tuesday night. The result could reasonably lead to the assumption that a still-novel method of ballot casting in New York had little to do with the outcome. But in fact, ranked-choice voting, now in place in at least 60 jurisdictions around the country, shaped the competition from the beginning. It rewards a campaign style that played to Mr. Mamdani's strengths: ever-present, on-the-street, nonstop voter engagement. Mr. Mamdani was doing everything — even jumping into the freezing cold ocean to call attention to his proposal for a rent freeze — and his many thousands of campaign volunteers were everywhere. All of this stood in sharp contrast to Mr. Cuomo's I've-got-this-locked-up strategy, one that relied heavily on big-money TV advertising, little noticed by voters under 70, and the conviction that there was no one well-known or formidable or experienced enough to beat him. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Fast Company
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Fast Company
Who is Zohran Mamdani and what happens next in the NYC mayoral election?
Zohran Mamdani, 33, a New York City assemblymember who was practically a political unknown prior to his campaign, is the presumptive winner of the New York mayoral primary. On Tuesday evening, Mamdani led the first-choice vote count with 44% of the vote. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, trailing at 36%, conceded the race in a major upset. On Wednesday morning, Mamdani spoke to supporters in an emotional speech in which he quoted Nelson Mandela, saying, 'It always seems impossible until it's done.' 'New Yorkers have a city where they can do more than just struggle, one where those who toil in the night can enjoy the fruits of their labor in the day, where hard work is repaid with a stable life,' he continued. 'The mayor will use their power to reject Donald Trump's fascism, to stop masked ice agents from deporting our mayor, and to govern our city as a model for the Democratic Party, a party where we fight for working people with no apology.' When will all the votes be counted? Due to New York City's ranked voting system, which allows voters to cast five votes on their ballot, the final tally will take some time. Since none of the candidates received more than 50% of the vote on Tuesday night, ranked choice voting will determine the true winner (though Mamdani is the clear presumptive winner) until a candidate reaches that threshold. According to The Associated Press, ranked-choice tabulations won't start until July 1, so the city has time to receive mail-in ballots. New Yorkers and other interested parties can stay up-to-date with the latest counts on the New York Times ' live election result page. Find it here. What to know about Zohran Mamdani Tuesday night's historic win makes Mandani the first Muslim candidate to ever win the mayoral primary in the state of New York. He did so by running his campaign on issues including making New York City an affordable place for residents, by freezing rent, making childcare free, and making public transportation accessible to everyone. He also wants to increase taxes on big corporations, as well as the wealthiest New Yorkers. Mamdani positioned himself as a candidate who will fight for the people to make their lives better and easier—something many don't feel their leaders are all that concerned with at present. He also proved during his campaign that he would not back down in the face of name-calling and propaganda. The young candidate managed to captivate New York voters, a population that's heavily Jewish, while speaking up for Palestinian rights. In this contentious political climate, that's not a small task. As the war between Israel and Hamas wages on in Gaza, pro-Palestine speech has been heavily politicized, and even deemed 'hate speech' or anti-semetic in some cases. But Mamdani has repeatedly pushed back on the narrative that speaking out against the war is anti-semetic. What has the reaction to Zohran Mamdani's win been? Mamdani's presumptive win Tuesday has set off a massive reaction across the country and on social media. There seems to be a strong feeling that the candidate's win could set off a firestorm of candidates with similar, socialist views being elected elsewhere in the nation. 'Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani on an historic victory tonight,' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who endorsed Mamdani, posted on Instagram. 'It's time we acknowledge that not all Democrats are the same. We've got people, they've got money.' While those who wanted to see the young candidate take the race are thrilled with the presumed victory, not everyone is so pleased. The historic results have sparked outrage among MAGA supporters. Conservative commentator Laura Loomer posted a series of tweets on X in which she floated the idea that a Muslim mayor could lead to attacks on NYC. 'There will be another 9/11 in NYC and @ZohranKMamdani will be to blame,' she wrote. 'New Yorkers forgot all about the victims of 9/11 killed by Muslims,' Loomer continued. 'Now a Muslim Communist will be the mayor of New York City. Get out while you can,' Loomer wrote, adding the unfounded view that Mamdani is 'literally supported by terrorists.' When is the NYC mayor general election? While Mamdani's presumed win is a huge victory for Democratic socialists, he still has to win the general election. Mamdani will take on Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, the lone Republican who entered the race. Sliwa is the founder of The Guardian Angels, a nonprofit known for its volunteer crime-fighting patrols. It's possible Andrew Cuomo will run again in the general election, too, facing off with Mamdani a second time. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and attorney Jim Walden will run as Independents. The general election will take place this November.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mamdani declares victory in NYC mayoral primary election, Cuomo concedes
NEW YORK - Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has conceded in the New York City mayoral primary election as Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani decalred victory on Election Night. In a speech to supporters, Mamdani said, "Tonight, we made history.""I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City," he said. Cuomo, in a speech to supporters, said Mamdani "won" and that "we are going to take a look and make some decisions." "Tonight is his night," Cuomo said. With 90% of votes counted, Mamdani had 43.5% of the first choice votes, compared to Cuomo's 36.3% of the votes. Mamdani has not officially secured the Democratic primary win. New York City uses ranked choice voting in elections, and a candidate must have at least 50% of the votes to claim victory. This year, NYC will use ranked choice voting in primary and special elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president, and City Council; a system approved by voters in 2019. Tonight, results will only show first-choice votes from early voting, in-person voting and processed absentee ballots, accounting for most of the votes. If a candidate is projected to win 50% of first-choice votes, then the Associated Press will declare a projected winner on Election Night. If no one gets a majority, the last-place candidate is eliminated, and those votes go to the next choice on each ballot. This process continues until two candidates remain; whoever has the most votes then wins. If no candidate has 50% of first-choice votes, the Board of Elections will release an unofficial report on the preliminary elimination rounds on Tuesday, July 1. The BOE plans to certify the results on July 15. The backstory Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and state Assembly member, gained momentum with endorsements from progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, focusing on the city's high cost of living. Cuomo, attempting a comeback after resigning amid a sexual harassment scandal, acknowledged Mamdani's victory despite his own strong political connections and fundraising. Mamdani's campaign, marked by energetic grassroots efforts, positions him as the city's potential first Muslim and Indian American mayor. What's next The primary winner will face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the general election, reflecting the Democratic Party's ideological divide. And even if Cuomo officially loses the primary, there is a possibility that he runs on the November ballot as an independent candidate. Dig deeper The 33-year-old from Queens is a self-declared democratic socialist known for his activism, including leading a hunger strike alongside taxi drivers. Since his election to the New York State Assembly in 2020, Mamdani introduced the REPAIR Act to end significant property tax exemptions for Columbia University and NYU, aiming to redirect funds to the City University of New York (CUNY). Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda and moved to New York City at age seven. According to the Associated Press, he became naturalized as an American citizen a few years after graduating from college, where he co-started his school's first Students for Justice in Palestine chapter. His mother, Mira Nair, is an award-winning filmmaker. His father, Mahmood Mamdani, is an anthropology professor at Columbia University. Here's a closer look at Mamdani's stance on all the issues. The Source This article includes reporting from the Associated Press and information from Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's campaign.
