Andrew Cuomo's anticipated comeback has faltered as Zohran Mamdani prevails in the New York City mayoral race.
The election results showed a rejection of the old guard in New York City, with Mamdani's win marking a significant shift.
It was his race to lose, many said, in a race against a sea of little-known challengers.
Cuomo never solidified his early lead, despite initial polls showing him well ahead in the race.
Author's summary: Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, defeating Cuomo.