Overview
- Zohran Mamdani is the mayor‑elect after a high‑turnout race, becoming the first South Asian and first Muslim to lead New York City.
- President Donald Trump labeled Mamdani’s address “a very angry speech” and warned he is “off to a bad start,” suggesting federal cooperation could be at risk.
- Wealthy figures who spent to block him signaled openness to work with the incoming administration, with Bill Ackman, Jamie Dimon and Mike Novogratz offering help.
- ABC News/SSRS exit polls show Mamdani won 78% of voters under 30 and 81% of residents who have lived in the city less than 10 years.
- Mamdani campaigned on a rent freeze for rent‑stabilized units, fare‑free buses and universal child care, with analysts noting significant fiscal and Albany hurdles ahead.