Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo's anticipated comeback. The election results showed a rejection of the old guard in New York City.
The outcomes of Election Day 2025 across the state included the approval of the old guard in Nassau County and a slight shift in the Long Island county legislatures.
It was his race to lose, many said, in a race against a sea of little-known challengers.
Cuomo's campaign was questioned, with concerns over how he would run and whether anti-Cuomo voters would rally around another candidate.
Author's summary: Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, defeating Cuomo.