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Mamdani's victory in NYC mayoral primary means different things to different constituencies

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives at the NBC studios to participate in a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, Pool)
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Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives at the NBC studios to participate in a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, Pool)

A dramatic race for New York City mayor ended with a surprise: 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani secured a stunning win in the Democratic primary, as he looks to trade the state Assembly for Gracie Mansion.

Mamdani’s victory in the 11-candidate ranked-choice election also means a setback for former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who was hoping to make a comeback after resigning under pressure in 2021.

To break it down, WAMC's Ian Pickus speaks with Spectrum’s Errol Louis, the host of Inside City Hall.

News Director, ipick@wamc.org