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With viral videos and buzzy spots, Zohran Mamdani crafts a Democratic blueprint

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Newest development Jun 27, 2025 · 2 reportsThe REAL reason Zohran Mamdani — Marxist, Muslim nutcase — won the NYC mayoral primary | Blaze Media

By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — One of Zohran Mamdani’s rivals during a New York City mayoral primary debate, trying to paint him as too inexperienced for the job of mayor, dismissed his rise in the polls with a quip. “I regret not running for mayor in 2021,” said the rival, state Sen. Jessica Ramos.

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  1. Mamdani poised to win New York Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

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    With viral videos and buzzy spots, Zohran Mamdani crafts a Democratic blueprint

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  1. Egberto Willies

    Mamdani to beat Cuomo in NY mayor race. US v Iran note. African American journalist on immigration. (opens Egberto Willies)

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    Don't believe Trump's bombing lies about the U.S.-Iran War. A discussion with an African American journalist who seems to support Trump's MAGA immigration. Poll shows Mamdani besting Cuomo in NYC.

  2. CNN

    Polls show Mamdani closing in on Cuomo in mayoral race (opens CNN)

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    Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo are neck and neck in the race for New York City’s democratic primary for mayor, according to the latest polls from Kalshi. CNN’s Harry Enten breaks down the poll numbers and explains what this election’s results could mean for the Demo…

  3. New York Post

    Shocking poll shows Mamdani overtaking Cuomo in NYC’s ranked choice primary (opens New York Post)

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    Lefty upstart Zohran Mamdani has leapfrogged over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city’s ranked choice Democratic primary for mayor, according to a stunning new poll released Monday.

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  5. Truthout

    Poll Finds Mamdani Winning NYC Mayoral Primary by 4 Points Over Cuomo (opens Truthout)

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    A poll released the day before the primary election shows Mamdani ahead in the final round of voting, 52 to 48.

  6. Local News 8

    Mamdani poised to win New York Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes (opens Local News 8)

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    By Arit John, Edward-Isaac Dovere and Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman and democratic socialist, moved Tuesday to the brink of a stunning win in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, with his top challenger, Andrew Cuomo, conceding the ra…

  7. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Mamdani poised to win New York Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Arit John, Edward-Isaac Dovere and Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman and democratic socialist,

  8. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Cuomo and Mamdani are the focus of the final hours of New York City’s mayoral primary | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Andrew Cuomo popped up with just a few minutes’ notice to vote at a high school, decided not to rank anyone but

  9. CNN

    Cuomo called Mamdani after conceding NYC mayoral primary (opens CNN)

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    New York state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was on the brink of a stunning Democratic primary win Tuesday for New York City mayor, with his top challenger, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, conceding the race.

  10. Forbes

    Cuomo Concedes New York Mayoral Primary To Mamdani (opens Forbes)

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    The 33-year-old progressive candidate defied polling by taking a seven-point lead in the first round of voting.

  11. Townhall

    Socialist Muslim Projected to Win in Democratic Primary for NYC Mayor (opens Townhall)

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    Socialist Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leads in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary, challenging Andrew Cuomo.

  12. CNN

    Mamdani leads initial round of New York mayoral primary as CNN projects ranked-choice votes will decide race (opens CNN)

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    New York state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leads the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, but CNN projects his initial support will remain below 50%, meaning the race will be decided by ranked-choice votes.

  13. Local News 8

    Cuomo and Mamdani are the focus of the final hours of New York City’s mayoral primary (opens Local News 8)

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    By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Andrew Cuomo popped up with just a few minutes’ notice to vote at a high school, decided not to rank anyone but himself, and drove away. Starting with a rally at dawn, Zohran Mamdani spent primary day popping up around New York City, sometimes with volunteers for …

  14. Boston

    Zohran Mamdani leads NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes (opens Boston)

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    Cuomo’s concession came as the race’s outcome will be decided by a ranked choice count after neither Democrat got a clear majority.

  15. New York Post

    NYC Mayoral Primary Election Day live updates: Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani face off (opens New York Post)

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    Follow The Post’s live updates on the NYC mayoral primary election as two frontrunners, ex-NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani face off.

  16. The Intercept

    How Andrew Cuomo Could Become NYC Mayor — Even if Zohran Mamdani Wins (opens The Intercept)

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    The democratic socialist has closed in on the former governor ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Cuomo is running in the general election either way.

  17. New York Post

    Andrew Cuomo concedes as Zohran Mamdani wins NYC Democratic mayoral primary in stunning upset (opens New York Post)

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    Zohran Mamdani took the lead in the heated Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night — a stunning upset over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, unofficial tallies showed.

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    Andrew Cuomo concedes New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    The race’s outcome will be decided by a ranked choice tabulation after neither Democrat got a clear majority in Tuesday’s vote.

  19. The Daily Caller

    Socialist On Brink Of Leading Center Of American Capitalism, Cuomo Concedes (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Socialist Democratic New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is ahead in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, which was held on Tuesday.

  20. Breitbart News

    Cuomo Concedes to Zohran Mamdani in NYC Dem Mayoral Primary (opens Breitbart News)

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    Former New York Gov Andrew Cuomo (D) conceded to New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D) in New York City's Democratic Mayoral Primary.

  21. Bangor Daily News

    Zohran Mamdani claimed victory over Cuomo. His next obstacle: Eric Adams, the Republicans and more (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani has claimed victory over a wounded, but still formidable former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic mayoral

  22. New York Post

    Zohran Mamdani’s surprise NYC mayoral primary victory came from these neighborhoods — and a ‘far broader’ coalition than expected (opens New York Post)

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    Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic mayoral primary win was driven by voters in crunchy granola Brooklyn neighborhoods — and surprising gains among New Yorkers who don’t traditionally back Demo…

  23. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    After a stunning NYC primary, national Democrats try to embrace Zohran Mamdani’s energy, if not always his ideas (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN New York (CNN) — New Yorkers aren’t the only ones trying to wrap their heads around Zohran Mamdani. Democratic Party operatives and elected officials around the country are both flabbergasted and inspired by the 33-year-old democratic socialist’s stunning success in Tuesd…

  24. CNN

    Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC Democratic mayoral primary (opens CNN)

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    New York State assemblyman and democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani declared victory in a speech as he is poised to win the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, with his top challenger Andrew Cuomo conceding the race.

  25. Local News 8

    Zohran Mamdani was a disruptor in the New York City mayoral primary. His mother did something similar in Hollywood (opens Local News 8)

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    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If Zohran Mamdani looks comfortable on camera, there’s a reason for that. The 33-year-old democratic socialist stunned the political world after he was backed by voters in the Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday.

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