Summary
New York City elected its youngest mayor in over 100 years, Zohran Mamdani. At age 34, Mamdani, a "social democrat," won the election with proposals like city-run grocery stores and free public buses. Many millennials are reacting to the fact that they are older than the new mayor.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani, age 34, is the youngest New York City mayor in over a century.
- Mamdani identifies as a "social democrat" and is Muslim.
- He proposed progressive ideas, such as city-run grocery stores and free buses.
- Mamdani addressed President Trump in his acceptance speech.
- Mamdani won with 50.4% of the vote; other candidates, Cuomo and Sliwa, received 41.6% and 7.1%, respectively.
- Millennials are discussing their age in comparison to Mamdani on social media.
- Many social media users express enthusiasm for younger political leaders.
