Cuomo concedes New York City mayoral primary to Mamdani
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has conceded the Democratic primary for New York City mayor to socialist state Assemblyman zohran Mamdani, marking a meaningful upset in the race. After initial voting results indicated that Mamdani was leading by several points,Cuomo acknowledged the outcome and congratulated his opponent,expressing pride in his campaign despite the loss. The final results will be persistent next week through ranked choice voting, as no candidate achieved over 50% of the vote. Cuomo’s concession reflects Mamdani’s successful engagement with young voters and his impactful campaign.
Cuomo concedes NYC mayoral primary to Mamdani in goliath upset for socialist over ex-governor
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded to socialist state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the New York City Democratic primary for mayor on Tuesday night after the first round of voting showed Mamdani ahead by several points.
The final ranked choice voting result will be tabulated next week, as no candidate crossed 50% of the vote.
Cuomo said he called to congratulate Mamdani.
“I’m very proud of the campaign that we ran … but tonight was not our night,” Cuomo told supporters. “Tonight was Assemblyman Mamdani’s night, and he put together a great campaign, and he touched young people and inspired them. … I called him, I congratulated him.”
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