Although the NYC primary results have yet to be finalized, it’s clear that Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is on track to become the Democratic nominee in the upcoming mayoral race.
Around 10:40pm on Election Night, former Governor Andrew Cuomo — the other frontrunner of the race — conceded.
“Tonight was not our night,” the former governor told supporters, according to The New York Times.“Tonight is his [Mamdani’s] night. He deserved it. He won.”
Zohran Mamdani declares victory
Mamdani gathered to address supporters in Astoria, Queens, where he declared victory.
“Tonight, we made history,” he said. “In the words of Nelson Mandela: ‘It always seems impossible until it is done.’ My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.”
Even though he accepted the nomination for the Democratic candidate, the race is still technically not over: due to the ranked voting system, one candidate is declared a winner upon reaching 50% of the vote. Mamdani is in the clear lead with nearly 44% to Cuomo’s 36%. Per The Times, since neither candidate reached 50%, backup choices are scheduled to be tabulated on July 1st.
Other winners of the NYC Primary Elections
As of Wednesday, June 25th at 3pm, winners of the Primary Elections in other roles are as follows:
- New York City Public Advocate (D): Jumaane Williams
- New York City Comptroller (R): Pete Kefalas
- Manhattan District Attorney (D): Patrick Timmins
- Brooklyn Borough President (D): Antonio Reynoso
- Bronx Borough President (D): Vanessas Gibbons
- Queens Borough President: Incumbent Donovan Richards will run in an uncontested vs. Henry Ikezi (D)
- Staten Island Borough President: Vito Fosella is running in an uncontested Republican primary race vs. Michael Colombo (D)
This is a developing story. Please watch this space for further updates.