Mamdani rise in NYC mayor's race reflects generational rifts in the Democratic Party

By Brian Mann

Published October 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM EDT

Zohran Mamdani, age 34, is on track to topple Andrew Cuomo who's been Democratic Party royalty for decades. Analysts say Mamdani's hopeful appeals to young voters on social media shook up the race.

Brian Mann

Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.

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