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Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani stunned New York City politics by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary, energizing progressives and alarming national Republicans. Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker and son of Ugandan and Indian immigrants, would be the city’s first Muslim and Indian American mayor.
His surprise victory sparked swift GOP backlash. Republican Vice President JD Vance called him the “new leader of the Democratic Party,” while President Donald Trump labeled him a “100% Communist Lunatic.” The GOP aims to tie Mamdani’s win to Democrats nationwide in the 2026 midterms, branding him an “antisemitic socialist,” a charge he denies.
Despite criticism, Mamdani’s campaign resonated with voters through its focus on affordability and economic justice—key issues Democrats struggled to message in 2024. His positive tone, grassroots strategy, and viral videos won over younger voters and communities of color, especially Muslims frustrated by U.S. support for Israel.
Mamdani vowed to fight for working people “with no apology” and frame New York as a model of progressive governance. Analysts say GOP attacks could backfire, mobilizing anti-Trump Democrats. Still, his socialist platform and stance on Israel may appear in GOP attack ads.
The general election remains unpredictable. Incumbent Eric Adams is running as an independent following a dropped corruption case, and Cuomo may also run independently. Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Jim Walden round out the race.
Mamdani’s rise mirrors past progressive upsets, like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—both of whom endorsed him. His victory marks a clear generational and ideological shift within the Democratic Party, which is still grappling with its identity under Trump’s renewed influence.
