Zohran Mamdani's moment in New York City mayoral race
Oct 31, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani appears to be on the precipice of becoming New York city's Mayor.
The 34 year-old socialist is leading the polls ahead of Tuesday's election, despite facing off against establishment Democrat Andrew Cuomo, who is now running as an independent.
A radical policy agenda — which includes freezing rents, free buses and free childcare — seems to be winning over New Yorkers.
But will Mamdani's victory lead to a dramatic showdown with the Trump administration?
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