Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo, who had anticipated a comeback.
Cuomo had been leading in polls in the spring, but ultimately conceded the election to Mamdani in Manhattan on Tuesday.
It was his race to lose, many said, in a race against a sea of little-known challengers.
Author's summary: Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, defeating Cuomo.