Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin Assemblyman from Queens, has emerged as a key candidate in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, currently polling second behind former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Zohran Mamdani has buzz and some momentum in New York City's mayoral race. But can a 33-year-old democratic socialist — or anyone else — beat former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary? Mamdani picked up a key endorsement Thursday from U.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, earlier this year, stood as little more than another name in a crowded, notably progressive field looking to unseat incumbent Mayor Eric Adams.