Summary
Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race and will become the city's youngest mayor in a century. Mamdani is the first Muslim and only the second Democratic Socialist to hold this position. His victory came after a campaign leveraging social media and grassroots efforts.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race and will be its 111th mayor.
- Mamdani, age 34, is the youngest New York City mayor in over 100 years.
- He is the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
- Mamdani is the second Democratic Socialist to become mayor of New York City.
- He defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the city's Democratic primary.
- Mamdani's campaign used social media and grassroots efforts to gain support.
- President Donald Trump opposed Mamdani, calling him a communist.
- Trump suggested he might cut federal funding to New York City if Mamdani won.
