Not so long ago, Mr. Mamdani was a little-known state assemblyman. But his personality and platform captivated an unlikely coalition of New York City primary voters.

Mr. Mamdani is Muslim, and his faith played a role in expanding the diverse coalition that propelled his campaign.

Mamdani said his city would be one \

Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblyman and democratic socialist, had a commanding lead over former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who conceded in the Democratic primary.

Not so long ago, Mr. Mamdani was a little-known state assemblyman. But his personality and platform captivated an unlikely coalition of New York City primary voters.

Campaigning on cost of living issues, Mamdani beat out ex-governor Andrew Cuomo and his $25m super PAC.

Here are some of the factors that drove Zohran Mamdani to the cusp of a seismic upset, and how they will affect the general election in November.

Who is Zohran Mamdani- the candidate whose stunning victory in New York's Democratic Primary signals a shift towards affordable, progressive leadership in the city.

Die Demokraten sorgen mit ihrem Bürgermeisterkandidaten für NYC für Aufsehen: Zohran Mamdani, ein demokratischer Sozialist.

Mamdani is on course to win the Democratic primary after Tuesday’s election, beating predictions.

The democratic socialist is now the favourite to win the city’s mayoral election

NYC Democratic mayoral candidate Mamdani declared victory against his major competitor, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Republican members of Congress and Trump administration officials have targeted Zohran Mamdani, who would be New York City’s first Muslim mayor.

Zohran Mamdani’s parents, a filmmaker and a professor, gave him the foundation for his run for mayor of New York. But their own political views may open him up to attacks.

Before Zohran Mamdani ever ran for mayor of New York, he lost his high school vice-president election at The Bronx High School of Science.