25.06.2025 04:05

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has conceded the Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive state assemblyman. This outcome, surprising many pollsters, saw Mamdani secure a commanding seven-point lead after the first round of ranked-choice voting.

Mamdani's victory, with 92% of the votes tallied, solidified his position as the frontrunner. He garnered an impressive 43.5% of the vote, significantly ahead of Cuomo's 36.4%, according to the Associated Press. Trailing behind in third place was City Comptroller Brad Lander, who enjoyed Mamdani's cross-endorsement, securing a mere 11% of the vote.

In a gracious concession speech, Cuomo acknowledged defeat, stating simply that "tonight was not our night," and further conceding that Mamdani had earned the win. His acknowledgment of Mamdani’s victory highlighted the fairness of the process and the clear mandate of the voters.

Senator Bernie Sanders, a vocal supporter of Mamdani, celebrated the victory on X (formerly Twitter). He lauded Mamdani's grassroots campaign, emphasizing its triumph over "the political, economic, and media Establishment." Sanders' statement underscores the significance of Mamdani's win as a testament to grassroots political organizing. The general election, however, remains a key challenge for Mamdani. This story is still unfolding. Information from internet sources indicates continued developments are expected.