NEW YORK
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, the Democratic candidate, is elected New York City Mayor, making history as the first Muslim nominee.
With 95% of ballots counted, Mamdani leads former governor Andrew Cuomo – who resigned that post after sNew exual harassment allegations in 2021 – 43% to 36% in the Democratic primary, propelled by a wave of grassroots support and a bold left-wing platform.
“Tonight, we made history,” Mamdani told supporters. “I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City.”
New Yorkers elected leftist Zohran Mamdani as their next Mayor Tuesday (November 4, 2025) broadcasters projected, on a day of key local ballots across the country offering the first electoral judgement of Donald Trump’s tumultuous second White House term.
Mamdani’s victory came in the face of fierce, attacks on his policies and Muslim heritage from President Donald Trump, business elites and conservative media.
And Democrats won governor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey — suggesting a shift in political mood as the country looks to next year’s midterm elections when control of Congress will be up for grabs.
Mamdani, a State lawmaker for New York’s Queens borough, appealed to voters by pledging to tackle the soaring cost of living, offering free city bus travel, childcare and city-run grocery stores.
He focused on living costs facing ordinary New Yorkers, building support through his informal personal style, social media savvy and a massive canvassing ground game.
The self-described socialist was virtually unknown before his upset victory to secure the Democratic nomination over former governor Andrew Cuomo who he trounced again Tuesday (November 4).
