Andrew Cuomo concedes to Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral primary

[In It to Win It]

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded to state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night.

Why it matters: Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, is on course for an earthquake victory after running an extraordinary grassroots campaign focused on affordability in America's largest city.

Mamdani was leading 10 other Democrats — including his top opponent, scandal-ridden Cuomo — in the first round of the ranked-choice election as of late Tuesday night.
Mamdani's policy proposals include rent freezes, free buses, and city-run grocery stores, all funded by $10 billion in new taxes on corporations and the wealthy.

By the numbers: Mamdani received nearly 44% of votes with 90% of votes counted as of 10:30pm on Tuesday, per AP.

Cuomo received 36% of votes.

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/25/zohran-mamdani-new-york-city-primary-election-cuomo-concedes

[RandySF]

1. I think Adams' chances of re-election have risen.

And a number of outer borough city council seats are at risk of flipping.

[appmanga]

4. I'll take that bet...

...if Adams had any chance of winning, he would have stayed a Democrat. I don't live in NYC anymore, but once you've proved yourself to be a bum, they're done with you.

[karynnj]

5. You might be right

If Cuomo runs on an independent line, the general election might be Adams (independent), Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwah. Although more complicated with 2 independents, this reminds me of Joe Lieberman losing the primary to Lamont then running as an independent. The Republicans had a very weak candidate and Lieberman got much of the Republican vote along with some Democrats.

Here the Republican is a perennial loser. That means we may have the vote split mostly between the three of them. This would be a general election . Obviously Republicans are unlikely to vote for a Democratic socialist. I honestly could see anyone of the three winning ... especially given the baggage of both Adams and Cuomo.

[MichMan]

2. Also a $30 per hour minimum wage and free child care

A couple both working full time minimum wage jobs would earn $125,000 per year.

[msongs]

3. so who is the choice otherwise in the general? nt