Democrats have congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his historic win, while Republicans have issued warnings about the implications of his victory.
Following Mamdani's decisive win in New York City's mayoral race, state Democrats and others, including two Long Island members of Congress, have reacted with a range of responses.
Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and New York State GOP Chair Ed Cox, declared that Mamdani's victory solidifies the Democrats' transformation to a big-government, socialist party.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dismissed these Republican depictions, offering a different perspective on the outcome.
Author's summary: Mamdani's win sparks reactions from D.C. and Long Island officials.