MAMDANI’S IMPROBABLE RISE
A total of 1.14 million votes were cast in 2021, which saw the election of current Mayor Eric Adams, who bowed out when his reelection campaign was hit by scandals and corruption allegations. He endorsed Cuomo, 67.
In a final push for votes, Mamdani toured nightclubs over the Halloween weekend, making a pit stop at one event called Papi Juice without ditching his trademark dark suit.
Far-right Republicans have scorned a video he issued in Arabic to supporters in the famously diverse city.
The race has centred on the cost of living, crime and how each candidate would handle Trump, who has threatened to withhold federal funds from New York.
Syracuse University political science professor Grant Reeher said a Mamdani win would set up a clash with Trump.
“Trump will treat New York City more aggressively,” he said. “There will be some kind of political showdown.”
Mamdani’s improbable rise highlights the Democratic Party’s debate over a centrist or a leftist future.
Source: CNA
