Zohran Mamdani pulled off a historic victory in New York’s mayoral race which saw a record voter turnout of over two million, dealing a blow to US President Donald Trump ahead of the mid-term elections next year.

Mamdani, a Democrat , secured a win as 111th mayor by defeating independent candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Also Read | Zohran Mamdani names all-women team to lead historic transition. Who are they?

Who is Maya Handa

Handa joined Mamdani's campaign in late July, after managing State Senator Zellnor Myrie’s unsuccessful mayoral bid, reported the New York Times.

She had worked with Mamdani during his time in the Assembly.

According to CNN, Handa has worked for notable local and national progressive figures includi

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