Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani Wins NY’s Mayoral Primary

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Mamdani energised progressives and young voters with his optimistic campaign centred on the cost of living.  Zohran Mamdani has been a member of the New York State Assembly since 2021. 

Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. The 33-year-old democratic socialist was virtually unknown when the race began. He defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who had been the front-runner throughout the campaign.

Mamdani energised progressives and young voters with his optimistic campaign centred on the cost of living.  Zohran Mamdani has been a member of the New York State Assembly since 2021.

He is part of a new generation of progressive Democrats, alongside figures like New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Tuesday’s primary exposed the party’s ideological divide. Voters rejected moderate candidate Andrew Cuomo, a household name who was attempting a comeback after a sexual harassment scandal.

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During the race, Mamdani also stood out for his strong criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, and his support for the Palestinian people. Mamdani would become New York’s first Muslim and first Indian American mayor if elected.