Overview
- Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in Jan. 1 as New York City's first Muslim and first South Asian mayor after winning nearly 51% of the vote.
- Turnout topped 2 million voters, the highest for a city election in more than 50 years, with a large moderate bloc backing Andrew Cuomo, who drew about 41%.
- Exit polls show roughly two-thirds of Jewish voters opposed Mamdani, and Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker resigned over the mayor‑elect’s Israel stance.
- Jewish leaders plan public actions at the inauguration, citing concerns heightened by Mamdani’s comments following protests at Manhattan’s Park East synagogue.
- Opponents are pivoting to 2026 races and policy fights, highlighting proposals like a $30 minimum wage and free transit that could require state approval, as high‑profile business threats have not translated into a measurable exodus.