Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo's anticipated comeback.
Andrew Cuomo had been leading in polls in the spring, but ultimately conceded the election to Mamdani in Manhattan on Tuesday.
It was his race to lose, many said, in a race against a sea of little-known challengers.
Author's summary: Mamdani defeats Cuomo in NYC mayoral race.