Mamdani Prevails in New York City Mayoral Race
Andrew Cuomo's anticipated comeback has faltered as Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race.
The election results showed a rejection of the old guard in New York City, with the approval of the old guard in Nassau County and a slight shift in the Long Island county legislatures.
Takeaways from Election Day 2025
- Polls in the spring showed former Gov. Cuomo ahead in the race for New York City mayor.
- Cuomo's lead never solidified, despite being the favorite to win.
- The main questions surrounding the election were how Cuomo would run and whether anti-Cuomo voters would rally around another candidate.
It was his race to lose, many said, in a race against a sea of little-known challengers.
Author's summary: Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, Cuomo's comeback fails.