A: Hey there! Any news on that NYC mayoral election?

B: Not really, why do you ask?

A: Well, a guy named Zohran Mamdani might just become the Democratic candidate! Can you believe it?

B: Who's that?

A: He's a member of the New York State Assembly, 33 years old, and Muslim Indian American. And guess who he beat in the primary? None other than former governor Andrew Cuomo!

B: Wow, that sounds big! What did he say about his victory?

A: He called it a historic moment and the media agrees, saying it's quite an upset. Mamdani has been popular with younger folks and immigrants by promising policies like public housing, free buses, and childcare.

B: Interesting! Who supports him in the party?

A: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is among his backers. But things might get heated about his plans to increase taxes on the rich and big companies.

B: That sounds like it could cause a stir, huh?

A: Definitely! Trump already called him a communist and said the Democrats have gone too far.

B: And who else is running for that position now?

A: The incumbent mayor Eric Adams might seek a second term as an independent, and there's talk of a Republican candidate joining in. Even Cuomo suggested he might run as an independent too.
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Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Muslim Indian American, is on course to become the Democratic candidate for New York City's mayoral election in November. He is a member of the New York State Assembly.



The Democratic Party on Tuesday held its mayoral primary for New York City. Mamdani declared victory after former New York State governor Andrew Cuomo, who was the favorite, conceded the race.



Mamdani told his supporters, "we made history" in his victory speech. US media described the result as a stunning upset.



Mamdani has gained popularity with younger people and immigrants by promising such policies as constructing public housing, free buses and free childcare.



He is backed by influential leftist Democrats including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.



Meanwhile, heated debate is expected about Mamdani's plans to increase taxes on the rich and large companies.



US President Donald Trump on Wednesday made a social media post labeling him as communist and saying, "the Democrats have crossed the line."



Incumbent New York Mayor Eric Adams is expected to seek a second term as an independent while a Republican candidate is likely joining the race. Cuomo suggested he may also run as an independent.