Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and state assemblyman from Queens, achieved a seismic upset in the June 25, 2025, New York City Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and securing the support of a diverse coalition—including a surge of young Muslim voters—who saw themselves reflected in his candidacy.
Young Muslim Voters Propel Zohran Mamdani to…
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and state assemblyman from Queens, achieved a seismic upset in the June 25, 2025, New York City Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and securing the support of a diverse coalition—including a surge of young Muslim voters—who saw themselves reflected in his candidacy.