Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo, who had anticipated a comeback.
CUomo conceded the election to Mamdani in Manhattan on Tuesday, marking a rejection of the old guard in New York City.
It was his race to lose, many said, in a race against a sea of little-known challengers.
Author's summary: Mamdani defeats Cuomo in NYC mayoral race.