How Zohran Mamdani Won, and What Comes Next
Zohran Mamdani, a 30-something democratic socialist and political newcomer, has stunned New York City by winning the mayoral race with over a million votes, defeating Andrew Cuomo in a bitterly contested general election. His victory, marked by record turnout and a rejection of establishm
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