The New York City mayoral election is in its final stretch. Despite threats and criticisms from President Trump, Zohran Mamdani, leading the Democratic Socialist Party, is holding strong in the polls. According to the New York City Election Board, over 1.7 million people have voted in the mayoral election by 6 PM local time. This marks the highest voter turnout in the past three decades for a mayoral election.
The contest features progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani against independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. This is the first major political test in the post-Donald Trump era, and by the end of today, we will know who will lead America's largest city.
The sudden rise of Zohran Mamdani has startled the city's affluent elite. Even Republican figures and former President Donald Trump have voiced strong opposition to Mamdani.
Voting Concludes in New York
Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has claimed victory in the New York City mayoral election against independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, as well as Republican contender Curtis Sliwa.
Voting in New York City has concluded. According to the city's election board, over 2 million residents have exercised their right to vote, making this the highest voter turnout in a mayoral election since 1969. The city's population is approximately 8.5 million.
Concerns in the Cuomo Camp
With New York City witnessing the highest voter turnout in decades, there is palpable concern in the Andrew Cuomo camp. According to CNN reports, Cuomo's team is anxious about the record turnout and is uncertain whether this trend of first-time voters will favor liberals or Zohran Mamdani's young supporters. Campaign officials anticipate a far tighter race compared to pre-election surveys, though initial expectations leaned on robust early voting by older voters.
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At 34, Zohran Mamdani has championed radical reforms to tackle economic inequality. His bold agenda and inspiring outlook have won him thousands of supporters across New York. Esteemed figures like Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have publicly endorsed him.
Zohran Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, cast her vote in Astoria, Queens, invigorating the voters with an encouraging message, "Let's go NYC," she posted on Instagram.
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According to media reports, a long line has formed outside Brooklyn's Paramount Theatre, where Mamdani's watch party, featuring concerts and other events, is taking place. As reported by the BBC, ticket-holding supporters have begun to queue, with members of the press already in line.
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Several Areas Announce Results
Various mayoral and election outcomes have been declared in the U.S.
- Democrat Mikie Sherrill has won the gubernatorial race in New Jersey. - Democrat Abigail Spanberger has clinched the governor's seat in Virginia. - Democrat Aftab Pureval triumphed in Cincinnati's mayoral race, defeating Corey Bowman, the step-brother of Vice President JD Vance.
