Summary
Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral election in New York City, becoming the first Muslim mayor of the city. He received just over one million votes, defeating candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani secured more than one million votes, winning 50.4% of the total.
- Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent, received 41.6% of the vote.
- Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, got 7.1% of the votes.
- Mamdani is New York City's first Muslim mayor.
- His campaign focused on affordable housing, free public transport, and protecting immigrant communities.
- President Trump endorsed Cuomo and warned of cutting federal funds if Mamdani won.
- Mamdani's support was widespread across Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, and parts of Brooklyn.
- The election saw high voter turnout and broad coalitions across the city.
