34-year-old Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s mayoral race, defeating his fierce opponents Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. Known for his modest lifestyle, no car and a rented apartment, Mamdani built his campaign around working-class issues and a people-first message that won over voters across the city.

His victory marks the second time he has beaten former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, crushing the veteran politician’s hopes of a comeback after June’s Democratic primary. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa also stayed in the race despite pressure from Cuomo’s camp to step aside.

Who is Zohran Mamdani?

Mamdani, a three-term state assemblyman, wasn’t considered a top contender when he joined the race. Born in Uganda and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, he moved to

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