Zohran Mamdani ran against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, with Cuomo running as an independent, and Mamdani emerging as the winner.
Key takeaways:
- Opponent: Andrew Cuomo, former governor, who ran as an independent in the general election.
- Result: Mamdani won and became NYC’s mayor, signaling a historic win as the youngest NYC mayor in decades and the first Muslim mayor of the city.
- Campaign context: Mamdani’s platform included progressive proposals such as rent stabilization, universal services, and targeted taxes on the wealthiest to fund his agenda, while Cuomo and others criticized or attacked his background and views.
If you’d like, I can pull additional details on the election timeline, vote totals, or the policy positions Mamdani emphasized during the campaign.
