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Mamdani Makes History With Victory In Mayor S Race

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mamdani makes history with victory in mayor s race

Our nonprofit newsroom relies on readers like you to power investigations like these. Join the community that powers NYC’s independent local news. Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani culminated a meteoric political rise Tuesday by scoring a decisive victory in a polarizing mayoral election. At just 34 years old, he will become the youngest mayor in over a century, the first Muslim to lead New York City and one of the most prominent democratic socialists holding elected office... With nearly 97% of ballots counted, Mamdani won over 50% of the vote, leading former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent and garnered 42%.

Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa trailed the field with 7%. As of 9 p.m. more than 2 million New Yorkers had cast a ballot, according to the Board of Elections, a turnout not seen in a half century. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, right, and his wife, Rama Duwaji, react to supporters during an election night watch party, Tuesday in New York. Keren Carrión/NPR hide caption BROOKLYN, N.Y.

- Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and person of South Asian descent — as well as the youngest in over a century — to... "The future is in our hands," Mamdani declared to roaring applause Tuesday night at a victory celebration in Brooklyn. "My friends, tonight we have toppled a political dynasty." The 34-year-old, Ugandan-born Democratic socialist defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an Independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa in Tuesday's election, according to a race call by the Associated Press. It's a remarkable ascent for Mamdani, who was a relatively unknown state assemblymember representing a district in Queens when he entered the crowded mayoral race last year.

He went on to win June's Democratic primary by 12 percentage points, quickly becoming one of the country's most popular and polarizing politicians along the way. More than 2 million New Yorkers cast a ballot in a high-stakes election that smashed recent turnout levels. By Samantha Maldonado, Katie Honan, Gwynne Hogan and Haidee Chu This story was produced as part of a partnership between NOTUS and The City.— Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani culminated a meteoric political rise Tuesday by scoring a decisive victory in a polarizing mayoral election. At just 34 years old, he will become the youngest mayor in over a century, the first Muslim to lead New York City and one of the most prominent democratic socialists holding elected office...

With a majority of ballots counted, Mamdani won 50% of the vote, leading former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent and garnered 41%. Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa trailed the field with 7%. Democrat Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor, the Associated Press projects. When sworn in on January 1, 2026, he will become New York City’s first Muslim mayor. Mamdani defeated former New York Gov.

Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent after losing to him in the Democratic primary. Cuomo, who received a last-minute endorsement from President Donald Trump despite their once-contentious relationship, failed to draw enough Republican support to mount a serious challenge. In his victory speech, Mamdani referenced Cuomo, saying he doesn't plan to mention his name in the future. "Friends, we have toppled a political dynasty," he said. "I wish Andrew Cuomo the best in private life." New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is projected to win the election to be New York City’s next mayor, bringing a democratic socialist agenda to America’s largest city and defeating Andrew Cuomo, the heir...

Mamdani will be New York city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, and its youngest in over a century. Mamdani didn’t just win ― he won big, with networks calling the race quickly after polls closed. Voter turnout was the highest the city had seen in decades for a mayoral race, with over 2 million votes cast, according to city election officials. Taken together, Mamdani not only won the mayoralty, but arguably also a mandate from voters to aggressively pursue his vision for the city. Speaking to supporters at his victory party Tuesday night, Mamdani began by quoting a fellow socialist. “The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said, ‘I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity,’” he said to raucous cheers.

NEW YORK − Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who shot to stardom and shook up Democratic politics, has won the race for mayor of New York City. The race was called for Mamdani around 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, and his chief opponent, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, later conceded in a combative speech to supporters. Before a roaring crowd at the Brooklyn Paramount theater, Mamdani thanked young New Yorkers for believing "that the promise of a better future is not a relic of the past" in a speech that...

“We are breathing in the air of a city that has been reborn,” he said. "I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life," Mamdani said. “But let tonight be the final time I utter his name as we turn the page on politics that abandons the many and answers only to the few.” Updated on: November 5, 2025 / 11:32 AM EST / CBS New York Mamdani promised to bring New York City into an age of "relentless improvement" as he claimed victory in the mayoral race late Tuesday night. He said his win was one for the working people of New York and reiterated his campaign promises on affordability.

"Let the words we've spoken together, the dreams we've dreamt together, become the agenda we deliver together," Mamdani said. "New York, this power, it's yours. This city belongs to you. Thank you." To watch his full victory speech, click here.

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