"…A victory by Zohran in the Democratic primary would be a seismic shift in politics and the election and how campaigns are run and won."

"…The shadow of President Donald Trump, who broke the Republican establishment and then the nation’s politics over the last decade, is darkening New York City’s mayoral race as polls show New Yorkers overwhelmingly see the city going in the wrong direction."

"…It’s exciting to know that while each of us think we will make the next best mayor of New York City, we also understand that it’s time for a politics of the future."

"…The real race to be the next mayor of the City of New York, in other words, may have only just begun."

"…The candidates overwhelmingly say that affordability is the biggest issue in the city; by some estimates, median rent is double the national average."

"…Mamdani touted the results, seeing them as a sign of his campaign’s momentum heading into Election Day."

"…The race has shaped up as a contest between a well-known establishment figure seeking a political comeback and a rising young democratic socialist, who has mounted an unexpected challenge."

"…The system is tough to grasp."

"…Voters across New York state on Tuesday will pick nominees in municipal primaries that include high-profile comeback bids in New York City by a former governor and a former congressman who both left office mired in scandal."

"…Cuomo appears to be relying more on name recognition, his lengthy record of government experience, and those ads."

"…Mamdani has run on a progressive platform, promising to freeze rent and make buses free citywide, and his campaign has been propelled by a social media following that dwarfs his rivals."

"…Mamdani's against-the-odds success underlines why the far-right surge doesn’t have to weaken the left – far from it."

"…Mamdani has surged in recent weeks, setting up a contest between a centrist and a progressive that may, or may not, indicate the direction of travel for Democrats nationally."

"…Mamdani has stood out during the election for the sheer volume of individual donations he has received throughout his campaign."

"…The race, which is being led by Andrew Cuomo, a former governor and son of a former mayor promising establishment experience, and Zohran Mamdani, a young Democratic socialist state assembly member who has promised to tackle cost-of-living issues, has underscored ongoing debate about the future of the Democratic Party in New York and beyond."

"…Mamdani’s rise has also caused growing consternation from the Democratic establishment."

"…The final public poll suggests the potential for an upset in Tuesday’s New York Democratic mayoral primary — an outcome that would be dramatic but that also might end up resolving nothing."

"…Election Day is likely to be short on answers for voters who want to know who could lead their city next year or what the high-profile race means for the battle over the future of the Democratic Party."

"…The grid style of ballot is more complex than a non-ranked one, adding new ways for voters to mismark or mistakenly fill out their ballots."

"…The primary winner typically emerges as the heavy favorite in the fall general election."

"…Mamdani has emerged as a potential breakout star in the field of candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in the New York City mayoral race."

"…Cuomo's lead has gradually diminished, with Mamdani edging him out in the final round of the instant runoff that will use the city's ranked-choice voting system to determine a winner."

"…The race could provide a bellwether for the larger Democratic party as the coalition seeking to repel Cuomo has framed the choice facing New Yorkers as one between an older, moderate political establishment and a youthful, progressive vision for the party that lost the White House in November."

"…The stakes for Tuesday are massive, as in the Democratic stronghold of New York, the person who wins the Democratic primary has a massive possibility to win the general election in November."

"…In the heavily Democratic city, the candidate who wins the primary gains a considerable advantage in the November general election."

"…The market shift came after one of the last independent polls of voters showed Mamdani winning in the city’s ranked choice voting models."

"…If New Yorkers are frustrated with Mayor Eric Adams, they should be careful not to trade him for someone who might preside over a city that is less competitive and less financially secure."

"…The primary winner will go on to face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who decided to run as an independent amid a public uproar over his indictment on corruption charges and the subsequent abandonment of the case by Trump's Justice Department."

"…The primary winner will go on to face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who decided to run as an independent amid a public uproar over his indictment on corruption charges and the subsequent abandonment of the case by Trump's Justice Department."

"…Their chances of becoming the next mayor of New York City may have dimmed."

"…The system is tough to grasp."

"…The primary winner will go on to face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who decided to run as an independent amid a public uproar over his indictment on corruption charges and the subsequent abandonment of the case by Trump’s Justice Department."

"…Their chances of becoming the next mayor of New York City may have dimmed."

"…The system is based on a simple premise: Democracy works better if people aren’t forced to make an all-or-nothing choice with their vote."

"…Voters have responded to Mamdani because “he’s energetic and dynamic and people like the idea of free stuff.”"

"…Mamdani finally surpasses Cuomo in the eighth round of the simulated ranked choice voting — 51.8% to 48.2% — in the latest poll conducted June 18-20."

"…Their chances of becoming the next mayor of New York City may have dimmed."

"…Trump has been the boogeyman on the mayoral campaign trail."

"…Mamdani touted his proposal committing an "800%" increase in funding for the Department of Community Safety's anti-hate crime programming."

"…New York City is prepping for primary elections on Tuesday as one of several major U.S. cities on high alert following U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities."

"…The reactions on social media were swift and alarmed."

"…Mamdani leads Cuomo by four points, 52% to 48%, in the eighth and final round of a ranked choice simulation, according to a new Emerson College survey."

"…Clinton joined Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg in endorsing Cuomo, an establishment figure."

"…Mr. Mamdani is promising free buses, a rent freeze on stabilized apartments, and “a network of city-owned grocery stores.”"

"…Pro-crime Democrats are propelling New York toward anarchy and financial ruin."

"…The article outlines a series of unconventional and controversial policy proposals from various candidates in New York City's mayoral race, highlighting their extreme nature."

"…Mamdani has gained 10 points since last month's Emerson poll, where he polled at 22%."

"…Mamdani’s support has surged from 1% to 32%, while Cuomo finishes near where he began."

"…Mamdani’s overtime budget slash proposal came amid a push for a new Department of Community Safety, according to a Google Doc obtained from Mamdani’s website."

"…Mamdani’s once-longshot mayoral bid has significantly picked up steam over the past few weeks, surveys show."

"…It’s primary day on Tuesday in New York City as voters there cast their ballots in party primary elections for city offices, with the Democratic Primary for the mayoral election being the most highly-watched and closely contested, between former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani."

"…The June 24 Democratic mayoral primary in New York City marks the first major test for Democrats since Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss to President Donald Trump last fall—and the GOP’s sweep of the U.S. House and Senate."

"…Cuomo ranked No. 1, No. 2 is Adrienne Adams, and No. 3 is Zellnor Myrie."

"…The Democrat Party has never been less popular as voters reject their globalist agenda."