Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City Mayor, First Muslim to Lead the City

Overview

• The Associated Press called the race with early returns showing Mamdani about 50.3–50.5%, Andrew Cuomo roughly 41–42%, and Republican Curtis Sliwa near 7%.
• Turnout was reported as the highest in more than five decades, reflecting exceptional engagement by voters across the city.
• President Trump intervened repeatedly, endorsing Cuomo, calling Mamdani a communist, threatening to restrict federal funds to New York, and posting an insult toward Jewish voters who supported Mamdani.
• Cuomo ran as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani and received backing from Mayor Eric Adams.
• The 34-year-old democratic socialist campaigned on rent freezes, free buses, city-backed food cooperatives, and higher taxes on the wealthy, and he is scheduled to take office on January 1.