Despite the looming "intimidation" from US President Donald Trump, the Assemblyman from Queens on Tuesday (local time) took the helm of the city, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo's independent bid and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a race that galvanised young voters and progressives.
Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral race, becoming the city's youngest and first Muslim mayor. In his victory speech, he challenged Trump, vowed to end corruption, support workers' rights, and called New York a city of hope, declaring it will "be the light" in times of darkness.
Supporters of Democrat Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday (local time) chanted slogans of "Free Palestine" as they gathered at Brooklyn Paramount in New York City.
New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrated his historic win by emphasising the city's diverse roots, underscoring his pride in being an immigrant himself, having moved to New York City from Uganda with his family at the age of seven.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. In his victory speech, he pledged to fight corruption, champion progressive policies, and inspired hope, calling New York a beacon against political darkness.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history by becoming the first-ever Muslim mayor of New York City and the youngest person to win the mayoral election in a century.
Zohran Mamdani became New York City's youngest mayor and the first Muslim, South-Asian immigrant to hold the post. Quoting Nehru's Tryst with Destiny, he said, "Tonight New York has stepped from the old into the new." He won 50.4% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called his win a mandate for change and working-class representation, celebrating victories "against all odds" and emphasizing that "this city is your city and this democracy is yours too."
Former President Obama congratulated Democratic candidates on their victories, calling them a sign of unity. Democrats won major races, including NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Virginia's historic statewide offices, New Jersey Governor, and local mayors, while defending Pennsylvania's Supreme
Voter turnout in New York City's mayoral election has surpassed 2 million for the first time since 1969, the city's Board of Elections said. The announcement came just before polls closed at 9 p.m. local time on Tuesday.