Candidate Backed by Zohran Mamdani Loses Election: What It Means
Lindsay Boylan, a candidate endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has conceded defeat to Carl Wilson in a closely watched city council race for Manhattan's District 3. The election was seen as a test of Mamdani's political influence and a proxy battle with Council Speaker Julie Menin, who backed Wilson. While the official results await ranked-choice vote tabulation, Wilson holds a strong lead in first-choice votes and has declared victory.
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By Khaleda RahmanNational CorrespondentShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A candidate backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has conceded a high-profile city council race for a seat representing parts of Manhattan's West Side.Carl Wilson’s victory on Tuesday was seen by some as a test of the strength of an endorsement from Mamdani, who has governed with a star power unusual in politics since emerging from relative obscurity to win the mayoral election last year.Mamdani had endorsed Lindsay Boylan, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and the first woman to publicly accuse former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment - accusations he has…
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