New York City Democratic mayoral primary - in pictures

  • Candidates line up during a New York City mayoral Democratic primary debate earlier this month. Bloomberg
    Candidates line up during a New York City mayoral Democratic primary debate earlier this month. Bloomberg
  • Zohran Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani, claimed victory in the election of the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor. AP
    Zohran Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani, claimed victory in the election of the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor. AP
  • Mr Mamdani would be the city’s first Muslim and Indian American mayor if elected. AP
    Mr Mamdani would be the city’s first Muslim and Indian American mayor if elected. AP
  • Results on Tuesday night showed Mr Mamdani with a commanding lead, but falling short of the 50 per cent threshold needed to win outright. Bloomberg
    Results on Tuesday night showed Mr Mamdani with a commanding lead, but falling short of the 50 per cent threshold needed to win outright. Bloomberg
  • Mr Mamdani captured the public's attention on the campaign trail. More than 930,000 New Yorkers cast their ballots in the city's Democratic primary. Bloomberg
    Mr Mamdani captured the public's attention on the campaign trail. More than 930,000 New Yorkers cast their ballots in the city's Democratic primary. Bloomberg
  • This Mr Mamdani supporter pinned his name on her back during the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island. AFP
    This Mr Mamdani supporter pinned his name on her back during the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island. AFP
  • Brad Lander, a liberal city government stalwart, came in third place. Bloomberg
    Brad Lander, a liberal city government stalwart, came in third place. Bloomberg
  • Former Governor and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo conceded to his upstart rival Mr Mamdani. AFP
    Former Governor and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo conceded to his upstart rival Mr Mamdani. AFP
  • Mr Mamdani supporters celebrate during election night in New York City. Bloomberg
    Mr Mamdani supporters celebrate during election night in New York City. Bloomberg
  • Mr Mamdani addresses his supporters. He rose in the polls thanks to a sophisticated volunteer network and massive donor support. Reuters
    Mr Mamdani addresses his supporters. He rose in the polls thanks to a sophisticated volunteer network and massive donor support. Reuters