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.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, earlier this year, stood as little more than another name in a crowded, notably progressive field looking to unseat incumbent Mayor Eric Adams.

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.