Zohran Mamdani - The Lever

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, left, speaks on stage with fellow candidate Comptroller Brad Lander at his primary election party in New York.

Jun 27, 2025

Who’s Afraid Of Zohran Mamdani?

The mayoral candidate defeated the master plan for the first time ever — and that’s prompted an elite panic about who gets to control political outcomes.

David Sirota

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at his primary election party on June 25, 2025, in New York.

Jun 25, 2025

Zohran Mamdani: “This Is The Heart Of The Battle For The Future Of The Democratic Party”

David Sirota sat down with the democratic socialist upstart who just won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary to discuss his plans for City Hall.

David Sirota

In a composite image, Zohran Mamdani is seen in front of New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge.

Jun 24, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s Mandate Is A Democratic Earthquake

There will now be a high-stakes battle to define the meaning of the New York mayoral candidate’s historic win.

Evelyn Quartz, David Sirota

The leading Democratic candidates for New York City mayor, assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Jun 20, 2025

New York City Is About To Decide Democrats’ Future

The upcoming results of the mayoral election could determine the future of the Democratic Party.

David Sirota, Natalie Bettendorf