Top Republicans and Democrats alike are talking about the sudden rise of 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a state representative who won the Democratic mayoral primary in New York on June 24, 2025, in a surprising victory over more established politicians.

Zohran Mamdani’s New York primary win sparks the ire of Modi’s supporters Experts say Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, has attracted criticism on the Hindu right for his faith and outspoken views.

Andrew Cuomo for the chance to run in November. “The second the results came out, my phone started lighting up,” Smallridge said. “It’s a good thing we are very nimble; we can act quickly and strike when the iron is hot.