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The term refers to the results of the New York City mayoral election, which took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The race pitted Democrat Zohran Mamdani against independent Andrew Cuomo, a former New York Governor, and Republican Curtis Sliwa, among others. The election for the mayor of the largest city in the U.S. draws significant national attention.
The interest spiked recently as the election results were being tallied on November 4, 2025. Voter turnout for this mayoral race broke a 24-year record, exceeding the total number of voters from the 2021 election. The results were closely watched due to the potential victory of Zohran Mamdani, who had gained strong grassroots support on a left-wing platform, which included universal childcare and rent freezes, indicating a potential shift in the city's political landscape.
The potential victory of Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary, was viewed by some as a win for the 'socialist wing' of the Democrat Party and a signal that could encourage more left-wing candidates nationally. Mamdani's support largely came from younger, educated voters in gentrified areas, while his rival, Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent, was favored by older New Yorkers. Opposing views on his platform often centered around whether his policies, such as rent freezes, were practical.