Breaking news: Mamdani officially wins Democratic primary for N.Y.C. mayor
The state assemblyman and democratic socialist won by a 12-point margin.
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July 1, 2025, 12:51 p.m. ET

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Zohran Mamdani smiles as he addresses well-wishers at his primary night watch party.
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Zohran Mamdani Wins Democratic Primary for Mayor of New York City

The 33-year-old democratic socialist won with 56 percent of the vote, and now moves on to a contested general election in November. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo came in second with 44 percent, according to the city’s tabulation of ranked-choice ballots.

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