Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic state assemblyman from Queens, was elected the 111th Mayor of New York City on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The 34-year-old self-described democratic socialist won a decisive victory, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
The victory is a stunning ascent for Mamdani and a significant win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. His campaign, which focused on affordability and housing, energized a new coalition of voters, leading to the highest turnout in a New York City mayoral race in decades.
Mamdani first defeated Cuomo in the Democratic primary in June 2025, a major upset that prompted the former governor to launch an independent bid.
His election is historic on multiple fronts. When he takes office, Mamdani will be:
* New York City’s first Muslim mayor
* The city’s first South Asian mayor
* The youngest mayor to lead the city in over a century
Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election in Historic Victory
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, 34, was elected Mayor of New York City, defeating Andrew Cuomo. He is the first Muslim and youngest mayor in over a century.
