Mr. Mamdani’s victory upended city politics and reverberated nationally. He relied on a memorable message, charisma and a strong ground game.

RI progressives are feeling a fresh burst of energy after seeing Mamdani's stunning upset in the NYC mayoral primary.

Zohran Mamdani has won a decisive victory in the primary race to become the Democratic candidate for the next mayor of New York City, according to The Associated Press, after building a commanding lead in first-choice results that shook the national political establishment.