Zohran Mamdani, a Queens Assembly member and Democratic mayoral nominee, rallied with labor unions supporting his campaign following a significant win in ranked-choice voting. His 543,344 votes were the highest for any Democratic candidate since 1989, representing a 12% lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The unions, including 32BJ SEIU and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, recently shifted their support from Cuomo to Mamdani as he advocates for making New York City more affordable and fulfilling the dreams of its residents.
Mamdani emphasized the significance of his win, stating that his 543,344 votes represent the most any Democratic mayoral primary candidate has received since 1989. He views this as a mandate for change.
At a rally celebrating his victory, Mamdani noted that he achieved a 12% lead over Cuomo in the primary, garnering 56% in the third round of ranked-choice voting.
Mamdani expressed his vision for New York City, stating, 'New Yorkers deserve nothing less than a city where they do more than just struggle, a city where they can return to the dreams that brought them here in the first place.'
The rally featured strong labor support from unions like the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and 32BJ SEIU, which recently switched endorsements from Cuomo to Mamdani.
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