If he wins the general election in November, he will be the first Muslim mayor of New York City
Dawn TV Report
New York: Zahran Mamdani has now officially been nominated as the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, the announcement was made on Tuesday when the official results of the primary election were released.
The 33-year-old, a self-described democratic socialist, defeated his closest rival, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, by a significant margin. In the third round of counting, Mamdani received 56 percent of the vote, while Cuomo received 44 percent.
Since no candidate had won a clear majority in the June 25 primary, election officials conducted a recount under ranked-choice voting, eliminating the candidates who received fewer votes.
But while Mamdani initially won 43 percent of the vote, Cuomo, who had been trying to make a comeback after a sex scandal, conceded defeat the night before without waiting for the full results — a surprise result for Democrats.
Cuomo, a staunch supporter of Israel, had led the polls for much of the race and had the support of influential moderates including former President Bill Clinton.
On Tuesday, Mamdani said: “The Democrats have sent a clear message. A livable city, a politics of the future, and a leader who is not afraid to fight the growing threat of authoritarianism.”
Born in Uganda to South Asian parents, Mamdani, who is currently a member of the New York State Assembly, would be New York City’s first Muslim mayor if he wins the general election in November.
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