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Cuomo concedes to left-wing outsider Zohran Mamdani in NY mayor primary

Cuomo concedes to left-wing outsider Zohran Mamdani in NY mayor primary

Summary

Andrew Cuomo admitted defeat to Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral Democratic primary. This marks a significant political change as Cuomo, the former governor, attempted to return to politics after resigning in 2021 due to a scandal.

Key Facts

  • Andrew Cuomo conceded to Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral primary in New York City.
  • Zohran Mamdani is a state assemblyman and a democratic socialist.
  • Cuomo tried to make a political comeback after resigning as governor in 2021 following a sexual harassment scandal.
  • Mamdani is 33 years old.
  • If Mamdani wins the general election, he will become the first Muslim and Indian American mayor of New York City.

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