Who is Zohran Mamdani and what happens next in the NYC mayoral election?

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old New York City assemblymember, is the presumptive winner of the New York mayoral primary, leading with 44% of the vote. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the race with 36% of the vote, marking a major upset. Mamdani's campaign focused on making New York City an affordable place for residents, freezing rent, and increasing taxes on big corporations. He also positioned himself as a candidate who will fight for the people to make their lives better and easier. Mamdani's historic win makes him the first Muslim candidate to ever win the mayoral primary in the state of New York. The final tally of votes will take some time due to New York City's ranked voting system, with ranked-choice tabulations starting on July 1. Mamdani's presumptive win has set off a massive reaction across the country and on social media, with some hailing it as a victory for Democratic socialists. However, not everyone is pleased with the outcome, with some conservative commentators expressing outrage and making unfounded claims about Mamdani. The NYC mayor general election will take place in November, where Mamdani will face off against Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and possibly other candidates, including Andrew Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. Mamdani's campaign has captivated New York voters, and his win could potentially set off a wave of candidates with similar socialist views being elected elsewhere in the nation.