Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary, advances to general election; could become first Muslim, Indian-American to hold post

Zohran Mamdani has officially won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The democratic socialist will now face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent Jim Walden in the general election. Mamdani's populist platform and focus on affordability resonated with voters, marking a potential shift for the Democratic party.