Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo's anticipated comeback.
Andrew Cuomo had been expected to win, with polls in the spring showing him well ahead in the race. However, he conceded the election to Mamdani on Tuesday.
The outcome marks a rejection of the old guard in New York City. As Cuomo stated after conceding, his loss was a significant shift in the city's politics.
It was his race to lose, many said, in a race against a sea of little-known challengers.
Author's summary: Mamdani defeats Cuomo in NYC mayoral race.