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.