In a stunning upset, Democratic Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo, who was running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the New York City mayoral race. Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, ran a populist campaign focusing on affordability, proposing policies like free child care and rent freezes, which resonated with voters. His victory, fueled by a strong volunteer base and young voters, marked a rejection of Cuomo, who had resigned as governor amid sexual harassment allegations. This outcome represents a significant moment in the city’s political landscape, with Mamdani poised to become New York’s youngest, first Muslim, and first South Asian mayor in over a century.
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In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, for New York City mayor on the eve of the election, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk issuing a similar endorsement. Trump urged voters to support Cuomo over Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, suggesting that a vote for Republican Curtis Sliwa would effectively support Mamdani. Cuomo, a Democrat running as an independent after losing the primary, is viewed by Trump and Musk as a preferable alternative to Mamdani. Mamdani’s campaign responded, suggesting that Trump and Musk view Cuomo as someone they can control.
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Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, significantly outpaced his rivals in recent fundraising efforts, accumulating over $1 million in the past few weeks. This fundraising success surpasses both incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who raised $425,000 and $507,000, respectively. Mamdani has a substantial war chest with $4.4 million in cash on hand, and he’s also receiving support from a pro-Mamdani super PAC funded by Elizabeth Simons, the daughter of a billionaire. In contrast, Cuomo is backed by a super PAC that received donations from billionaire Walmart heir Alice Walton.
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Following reports, Andrew Cuomo intends to remain in the New York City mayoral race despite losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani, who is a Democratic socialist. Cuomo, retaining his spot on the “Fight & Deliver” ballot line, may challenge Mamdani and Mayor Eric Adams in the fall as an independent. Mamdani, backed by figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, stated that the voters’ decision on Tuesday night was more important than Cuomo’s plans. The upcoming election is set for November 4, 2025.
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Tonight marks a historic victory as the speaker will become the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City. This win is the result of a campaign that emphasized affordability, working-class values, and a vision for a city that benefits all New Yorkers. The speaker acknowledges the broad coalition of support, from volunteers to voters, and emphasizes the importance of solidarity and hard work in achieving this triumph. Ultimately, the speaker pledges to be a mayor for every New Yorker, prioritizing their needs and working to renew faith in democracy by building a city where power resides with the people.
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Federal prosecutors allege the discovery of additional criminal conduct by New York Mayor Eric Adams, expanding upon the initial September indictment of five criminal counts including bribery and conspiracy. The prosecutors’ assertion, made in response to Adams’ request for more details on the charges, cites an ongoing investigation uncovering further involvement by additional individuals. Adams and his attorney, Alex Spiro, vehemently deny any wrongdoing, with Spiro criticizing the prosecution’s actions as a headline grab. The government’s refusal to provide more specifics is justified by concerns of witness tampering.
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