Cuomo concedes to Mamdani in Democratic primary election for New York City mayor

On Tuesday night, Andrew Cuomo conceded to democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City Democratic primary election for mayor. Though Mamdani holds 44% of first-choice votes to Cuomo's 36% of first-choice votes, the race has not been called yet as the election is expected to proceed into its ranked-choice voting system. As of late that evening, 90% of votes had been counted.

"Tonight is his night," Cuomo said of his rival, who was endorsed by progressive figures Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Andrew Cuomo formerly had served as governor of New York State but resigned in 2021 amid a sexual harassment scandal. Mamdani was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2020 and has been reelected twice.

== Sources ==

April Rubin. Andrew Cuomo concedes to Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral primary — Axios (website), June 25, 2025

Cuomo concedes to left-wing outsider Zohran Mamdani in NY mayor primary — BBC News Online, June 25, 2025

Sonam Sheth. Cuomo Concedes NYC Mayoral Primary as Zohran Mamdani Eyes Finish Line — Newsweek, June 25, 2025

Philip Marcelo. Who is Zohran Mamdani? State lawmaker seeks to become NYC’s first Muslim and Indian American mayor — Associated Press, June 25, 2025