Zohran Mamdani won by mobilizing South Asian, Muslim, and young voters into a new political coalition.
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A grounded post-election conversation about coalition math, backlash, and the work of governing next.
CNN Political Briefing turns New York City's election night into a wider look at what Zohran Mamdani's win may mean. David Chalian and Errol Lewis keep the pace tight and practical, moving from turnout to coalition politics to the demands that come with taking City Hall.
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You want the turnout and coalition math behind Mamdani's New York rise, not just the result.
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