New York, November 5: Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the new Mayor of New York City, securing a decisive victory in Wednesday’s closely watched mayoral election.
Mamdani, 34, a sitting New York State Assembly member and prominent democratic socialist, defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who contested as an independent, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. The incumbent mayor, Eric Adams, had withdrawn from the race in September.
Polling across the United States was held on Tuesday, with voting stations open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (local time). The early voting period, which began on October 25, concluded on Sunday. This mayoral election was the first major national contest to take place during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Shortly after his victory was confirmed, Mamdani shared a celebratory video on his official X handle, thanking supporters and outlining his vision for a “New York that works for everyone.”
Who Is Zohran Mamdani?
Born in Uganda and raised in New York City, Zohran Mamdani is the son of acclaimed Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan scholar Mahmood Mamdani, who is of Indian descent. Aged 34, Mamdani represents a new generation of progressive leadership within the Democratic Party, known for his advocacy on housing rights, public transit reform, and economic equity.
During his campaign, Zohran Mamdani presented an ambitious agenda focused on tackling New York City’s escalating cost of living and deepening housing crisis. He pledged to implement an immediate rent freeze for all rent-stabilised tenants while undertaking a massive expansion of affordable housing through every available public resource.
Emphasizing public transport reform, Mamdani promised to make all city buses fare-free and improve their efficiency by rapidly constructing dedicated priority lanes, introducing bus queue jump signals, and creating designated loading zones to prevent double parking.
He also vowed to introduce universal childcare for all New Yorkers aged between six weeks and five years, ensuring access to high-quality programs for every family, regardless of income. To address rising food prices, Mamdani proposed establishing a network of city-owned grocery stores aimed at keeping prices low and focusing on affordability rather than profit.
Together, these measures reflect Mamdani’s broader vision to create a more equitable, accessible, and affordable New York City for all its residents.
His campaign emphasized that these initiatives would be financed through a structured fiscal plan aimed at reducing the city’s cost of living while maintaining financial sustainability.
“With a clear plan to make housing, childcare, and food more affordable, Zohran Mamdani represents a transformative moment for New York City,” his campaign statement read.
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