Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian Mayor

Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian Mayor

Zuko Komisa

• Zohran Mamdani has been elected New York City’s Mayor, becoming the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian leader.
• The 34-year-old democratic socialist secured a historic victory on a progressive platform focused on making the city more affordable.
• Mamdani’s win makes him the youngest person to hold the office in over a century, representing a major generational shift in city politics.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the 111th Mayor of New York City, securing a historic victory that sees him become the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor.

The 34-year-old Democratic Socialist and State Assembly Member from Queens also becomes the city’s youngest mayor in over a century, winning the election against opponents including former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.