New York Nears Historic Vote: Cuomo Concedes, Mamdani Set to Become First Muslim Mayor

In a dramatic upset, 33-year-old Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, the son of Ugandan-Indian immigrants, led former Governor Andrew Cuomo with approximately 43.5% to Cuomo’s 36.4% in the first round of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, with roughly 95% of ballots tallied  . Cuomo conceded on June 24, calling it “his night,” as Mamdani became the presumptive Democratic nominee. If victorious in November’s election, Mamdani would make history as New York’s first Muslim mayor, signaling a shift toward progressive policies.