Democratic state lawmaker and history-making New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani , also has another name making headlines alongside his own — Maya Handa. As Mamdani’s campaign manager, Handa played a crucial role in steering one of the most remarkable political victories in the city’s recent history.

Mamdani's campaign manager

When Mamdani launched his mayoral bid, few believed he could defeat heavyweights such as former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. But behind the scenes, Handa’s sharp political instincts, grounded in her experience running progressive campaigns, helped transform Mamdani’s message into a movement.

Appointed campaign manager earlier this year, Handa replaced Elle Bisgaard-Church in July. Before joining Mamdani’s team, she managed State Senator Zel

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