Zohran Mamdani, 34, has been elected Mayor of New York City. His win makes him the city's first Muslim mayor and the youngest person in over a century to hold the office. Nada Tawfik of the BBC reported from Mamdani's victory party. The election outcome follows previous statements from US President Donald Trump regarding Mamdani and federal funding for the city.
Election Outcome
Zohran Mamdani, aged 34, has been elected Mayor of New York City. This election marks him as the first Muslim individual to serve as mayor of the city. He also becomes the youngest person in more than a century to lead the city, which is the largest in the United States.
Prior Political Statements
Prior to the election, US President Donald Trump referred to Mamdani as a "communist." President Trump also stated that New York City's federal funding could be cut if Mamdani were to win the mayoral race.