Summary
Zohran Mamdani, originally from Uganda, could become New York City's first Muslim and first mayor of Indian descent. He is running against Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani has a diverse cultural background and a career in New York politics as a community organizer and assemblyman.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, and has Ugandan roots.
- He could make history as New York City's first Muslim mayor and the first of Indian descent.
- Mamdani is running against Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral election.
- He is a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2018 and served as a New York assemblyman starting in 2021.
- His political platform includes free city buses, free childcare, rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments, and government-run grocery stores.
- His campaign suggests funding these initiatives through taxes on the wealthy.
- President Donald Trump has questioned Mamdani’s citizenship status.
- Mamdani has received attention from figures like former President Barack Obama, who offered support.
