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Republicans Woo New Yorkers After Mamdani Wins New York City Mayor

Florida leaders framed long-running in‑migration as a reason to woo residents after the vote.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis laughs during a press conference to announce the Moving Florida Forward initiative at the SunTrax Test Facility in Auburndale, Florida. If passed by the legislature, the proposal would expedite transportation projects over the next four years with $7 billion in funding. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty
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Overview

  • Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
  • Florida and Texas governors reacted online, with Ron DeSantis joking about an exodus and welcoming movers while Greg Abbott quipped about a "100% tariff" on New Yorkers relocating to Texas.
  • Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood publicly invited New Yorkers, including police officers unhappy with the result, to move to his county, and Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer touted low taxes and quality of life to attract relocations.
  • President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to cut federal funding to New York City or take control of the city if Mamdani won, though no action has been taken.
  • Coverage cited U.S. Census data showing sustained net in‑migration to Florida and referenced a Daily Mail poll reporting 9% of New Yorkers would definitely move after the election.