New York City's mayoral race unfolded in a series of dramatic twists and turns, clashes, and unlikely alliances. It energized voters and, in the end, more than two million votes were cast — the first time since 1969, according to the New York City Board of Elections. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/04/nx-s1-5597788/election-results-zohran-mamdani-new-york-city-mayor