Donations from Muslims across the United States backed New York state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in his primary win in the New York City mayoral race, and now, some of those who supported him in his win over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are predicting more influence from Muslim Americans in fundraising in national elections.

Hours after former Mayor Michael Bloomberg poured an extra $5 million into Cuomo’s PAC, Muslim Americans mobilized nationwide, saying they wanted to give Mamdani an extra push, reports ABC News on Friday.

And when Mamdani, a Muslim born in Uganda, pulled out the win over Cuomo, who had been considered the presumed favorite, several donors said similar fundraising efforts from Muslim Americans could affect who runs in major races, and even who could win.

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