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By Gloria Pazmino

(CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist?whose focus?on working-class issues and personal magnetism attracted a diverse coalition of volunteers and supporters to propel?a once-underdog?campaign, will win New York City’s general election race for mayor,?CNN’s Decision Desk projects.

Mamdani beat former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a second time, shattering the political scion’s?hopes of a comeback?after his loss to Mamdani in the June Democratic primary.?Also running?in the general election?was Republican Curtis Sliwa, who refused to end his campaign despite pressure from Cuomo and his supporters.

Mamdani’s win marks a victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party at a time when nation

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