Zohran Mamdani was declared the projected winner of the New York City mayoral race.
Following the implementation of ranked-choice voting, Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat.
Mamdani secured 43.5% of the vote, with the ranked-choice system expanding his lead.
An alliance with third-place candidate Brad Lander provided Mamdani with additional support.
Cuomo had run a campaign backed by a $25 million super PAC that launched aggressive advertisements.
However, Mamdani positioned himself as a new-generation leader, championing justice and affordability.
A record-breaking voter turnout was reported — the highest since 1989.
A volunteer network of over 50,000 campaigners was credited for the strong grassroots effort.
Cuomo’s past, including his clashes with former President Trump, failed to carry him to victory.
Amid political realignments, Mamdani’s rise is expected to shape the future of progressive leadership.
