NEW YORK, NY — As polls close, election night tallies show the New York Working Families Party’s (NYWFP’s) #1-ranked Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani holds a commanding lead in the first round of votes. This is a remarkable victory for Mamdani, NYWFP, and the progressive movement — and a shocking defeat for corrupt Andrew Cuomo and his billionaire funders’ historically expensive $25 million Super PAC.

In response to Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory, Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper, Co-Directors of the New York Working Families Party, released the following statement:

“Tonight, we showed that organized people can defeat the billionaires and corrupt politicians of the past—and together, we can win a more affordable future for New York. New York City showed the country it’s time to usher in a new era of leadership — one that puts working families at the center of their vision. NYWFP—alongside Zohran Mamdani, Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams, and Zellnor Myrie—built a true coalition that represented all New Yorkers. When we run on the dignity and the power of working people, we win.”

“Zohran built a multi-racial movement of working families, powerful and energized enough to defeat the billionaire class and their hand-picked candidate, Andrew Cuomo. The Working Families Party is ready to roll up our sleeves and support Zohran all the way to City Hall.”

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