New York City mayoral race: All you need to know

With state legislator Zohran Mamdani and ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo leading the race, the New York Democratic primary is seen as a reflection of the battle between progressive activists and the conservative old guard of the Democratic Party in the United States. Here is a look at the elections in the Big Apple and what it could mean for the city and the country. Politically, the primary race could serve as a bellwether for the Democratic Party and the electoral viability of left-wing candidates ahead of the congressional midterm elections next year and the presidential vote two years later.

Author: Al Jazeera Staff

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