Upstart Mamdani declares victory with stunning upset in NYC Democratic mayoral primary

A man with a beard wearing a suit stands behind a podium with right hand over his heart.

Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart who was virtually unknown when the contest began built a substantial lead over the more experienced but scandal-scarred former governor.

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