Zohran Mamdani achieved a historic victory on Wednesday and was elected as New York City’s mayor. The Democratic candidate defeated the independent candidate, Andrew Cuomo.

Socialist Zohran Mamdani will take charge as New York City Mayor on January 1, 2026.

Who Is Zohran Mamdani?

Mamdani became NYC's first Muslim mayor and one of the most prominent progressive figures to lead America’s largest metropolis.

This marks the second time Mamdani has bested former Governor Andrew Cuomo, after defeating him in the Democratic primary held in June. Cuomo, who had sought to stage a political comeback, was unable to recover from that loss.

Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, ran under the Democratic Party banner. His victory marks a significant shift in New York’s political landscape.

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