Zohran Mamdani Makes History as New York City's Youngest and First Muslim & South Asian Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, has been elected as mayor of New York City, becoming the city's youngest mayor at 34 years old.
Mamdani, a Democrat and self-described democratic socialist, ran a grassroots campaign focused on affordability, housing, and public transit. His platform included measures such as rent freezes, fare-free buses, a higher minimum wage, and greater taxes on the wealthy.
- First Muslim to hold the office
- First South Asian to hold the office
- Youngest mayor in more than a century
Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa by a comfortable margin.
His historic victory has drawn national attention.
Author's summary: Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's youngest mayor.
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