‘We made history’: Mamdani celebrates after shocking Cuomo in New York City mayoral primary – US politics live

<p>Andrew Cuomo concedes as progressive leftwinger builds substantial lead over former governor</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/24/new-york-mayoral-primary-results">Zohran Mamdani declares historic victory in New York City mayoral primary after Cuomo concedes</a></p></li></ul><p>As the <strong>Democratic</strong> party fights to rebuild from a devastating election defeat, the abrupt exit of the presidents of two of the nation’s largest labor unions from its top leadership board has exposed simmering tensions over the party’s direction.</p><p><strong>Randi Weingarten</strong> and <strong>Lee Saunders</strong> quit the Democratic National Committee, saying it isn’t doing enough to “open the gates” and win back the support of working-class voters. Ken Martin, the new DNC chair, and his allies told the Guardian that the party was focused on doing exactly that.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jun/25/new-york-donald-trump-zohran-mamdani-andrew-cuomo-latest-us-politics-news">Continue reading...</a>