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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Young Progressive Wins Big in NYC Mayor Race

A young politician just made history in New York City. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, won the Democratic primary for mayor. This victory came as a surprise to many. Mamdani is a democratic socialist. He beat Andrew Cuomo, a well-known figure in New York politics. The win was not clear at first. New York uses ranked-choice voting. This means voters ...

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