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Zohran Mamdani's Win Shakes NY Dems Amid Tight Race

6/30/2025

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Zohran Mamdani's surprising primary victory has shaken New York's Democratic establishment, leading Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to urge him to condemn pro-Hamas chants from his supporters. With former Gov. Andrew Cuomo still in the race, the potential for vote-splitting with independent Eric Adams looms large, as polls indicate a tight race ahead of the November election.

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Zohran Mamdani's surprising primary victory has shaken New York's Democratic establishment, leading Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to urge him to condemn pro-Hamas chants from his supporters. With former Gov. Andrew Cuomo still in the race, the potential for vote-splitting with independent Eric Adams looms large, as polls indicate a tight race ahead of the November election.