We’re thrilled to celebrate a major people-powered victory: Zohran Kwame Mamdani has won the first round of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo and taking the lead in the race to become the city’s next mayor.
With nearly 44% of first-choice votes, Zohran’s commanding lead is a direct result of tireless grassroots organizing, a bold progressive vision, and deep support from working-class communities across all five boroughs. Backed by Our Revolution, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Zohran ran on a transformative agenda: free public transit, universal childcare, rent relief, city-owned grocery stores, and taxing the ultra-wealthy to pay for it.
This is more than a political victory — it’s a clear rejection of oligarch politics and a powerful step toward a New York City that puts people before profit.
“This campaign is proving that a united grassroots can take on billionaires and win,” said Our Revolution Executive Director Joseph Geevarghese. “We’re proud to have stood with Zohran from the beginning — and we’re ready to finish this fight.”
Stay tuned as ranked-choice tabulations continue — but for now, we celebrate a major milestone for the progressive movement in the heart of America’s largest city.
Let’s keep organizing. Let’s keep winning.
— The Our Revolution Team
