
Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old progressive state representative, emerged as the frontrunner in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night, prompting former Governor Andrew Cuomo to concede defeat.
What Happened: With 91% of votes counted, Mamdani secured 43.5% compared to Cuomo’s 36.4%. City Comptroller Brad Lander trailed with 11.4%, according to preliminary results.