Mamdani succeeded in New York City, where Trump recently won a higher share of the vote than a Republican presidential candidates has in decades.

Despite a massive cash advantage and the backing of many establishment Democrats, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded a stunning defeat at the hands of a left-wing newcomer.

Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Andrew Cuomo concedes.

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo concedes to Mr Mamdani in a stunning upset that defied polls and expectations

Mamdani said his city would be one \

Now the New York mayoral candidate he needs to ensure an electoral win that translates into tangible improvements in people’s lives

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.

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

Mamdani succeeded in New York City, where Trump recently won a higher share of the vote than a Republican presidential candidates has in decades.

Republicans target Mamdani to hurt Democrats in midterms; Mamdani's campaign focuses on affordability and energizing young voters.

Mamdani’s popularity represents the total collapse of a Democratic party establishment