Shocker: Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Primary

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and a Muslim, just won the NY Democratic Gubernatorial Primary in ranked choice voting. He was virtually unknown when he jumped into the crowded primary field last fall. But he had recently skyrocketed in the polls, fueled by in-person interactions, viral videos and policy proposals that appear to have resonated especially among younger and first-time primary voters.