Uganda-born socialist projected to become New York City mayor

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Former governor Andrew Cuomo is losing to Zohran Mamdani, despite endorsement from President Trump

Progressive Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani is projected to win the mayoralty of New York City, according to estimates from CNN and NBC News.

Polls have closed in New York, with the 33-year-old Uganda-born assembly member leading his rival, Andrew Cuomo, 50% to 41% in early results. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa is receiving just over 7%.

More than two million voters cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election – the highest turnout for a New York mayoral race since 1969, according to the city’s Board of Elections.

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