Zohraan Mamdani, the Democratic Party candidate, has won the election as the 111th Mayor of New York City, defeating former state governor Andrew Cuomo, who contested as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. With this victory, Mamdani becomes the first Muslim mayor in the city’s history.
Following Mamdani’s historic win, U.S. President Donald Trump reacted, saying Republicans lost because his name was not on the ballot and due to the ongoing government shutdown. However, he did not provide any data or source to support his claim. Earlier, Trump had referred to Mamdani as a “communist” and warned that his victory would be a threat to New York.
This election brought major wins for Democrats across the United States, including the governor races in New Jersey and Virginia, as well as the New York City mayoral election.
Meanwhile, a celebratory atmosphere has emerged at Mamdani’s campaign headquarters in Brooklyn, where supporters gathered to welcome his victory. Political analysts and activists say Mamdani’s win marks a new chapter for progressive politics in the U.S., showing that candidates focusing on real issues concerning working-class and middle-class people are gaining stronger public support.