Zohran Mamdani has buzz and some momentum in New York City's mayoral race. But can a 33-year-old democratic socialist — or anyone else — beat former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary? Mamdani picked up a key endorsement Thursday from U.

Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin Assemblyman from Queens, has emerged as a key candidate in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, currently polling second behind former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

The New York City congresswoman said she would list Adrienne Adams second on her Democratic primary ballot and urged the left to unite to defeat Andrew Cuomo.