Summary
Zohran Mamdani has been projected as the winner of the New York City mayoral election, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, a Democrat and a democratic socialist, focused his campaign on affordability and social programs, gaining widespread support among young voters. His victory marks him as the first South Asian and Muslim mayor of New York City.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is projected to win the New York City mayoral race.
- Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Curtis Sliwa, a Republican.
- At 34, Mamdani becomes the youngest mayor of New York City in over a century.
- Mamdani campaigned on affordability and expanding social programs funded by taxes on high earners and corporations.
- CBS projections showed Mamdani with 50.3% of the vote, Cuomo with 41.6%, and Sliwa with just over 7%.
- President Donald Trump criticized Mamdani and threatened to withhold federal funds if Mamdani won.
- Mamdani is the first South Asian and Muslim to be elected mayor of New York City.
- Some centrist Democrats and business leaders did not endorse Mamdani, raising concerns about his lack of executive experience and his ability to work with a Trump administration.
