Zohran Mamdani and the “Black Vote”

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - JULY 10: Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, participate in an endorsement event with Congressman Adriano Espaillat at the United Palace Theater in Manhattan, New York, United States, on July 10, 2025. Zohran Mamdani blasted President Trump for threatening to "denaturalize him" and his threats at federally "taking over" New York City. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Mamdani struggled against Andrew Cuomo in majority-Black precincts — but his lackluster performance may not tell the whole story.

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