Zohran Mamdani has secured the victory in the New York City mayoral race, according to a projection by Decision Desk HQ. The result makes Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, poised to become both the city’s first millennial and first Muslim mayor, concluding a campaign that overcame several high-profile challenges.

Mamdani defeated two key contenders: former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran an independent campaign after losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani will succeed outgoing Mayor Eric Adams.

The outcome is viewed by political observers as a significant development, ushering in a new political direction for the city and prompting renewed discussion about the evolving priorities within the Democratic Party.

Mamdani’s

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