Overview
- Multiple U.S. media projected Mamdani as the winner after voting concluded on November 4, a result that would make him New York City's first Muslim mayor.
- The contest effectively became a one-on-one race against Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent after losing the Democratic primary.
- Business and real-estate leaders opposed Mamdani’s redistribution-focused agenda, contributing to a split among Democratic-leaning voters.
- Mamdani ran on policies aimed at lowering everyday costs, including a rent freeze and city-run supermarkets, drawing strong support from younger voters facing high prices.
- President Trump attacked Mamdani online, urged support for Cuomo, and warned of possible federal funding limits, while Mamdani vowed not to yield and signaled legal pushback.