Queens Lawmaker Elected Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, a Queens assemblymember, has been elected mayor of New York City, marking a historic moment in the city's politics.
Mamdani's victory comes after an election that drew a record number of voters, with him securing just over 50% of the vote, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
- First democratic socialist to lead New York City
- First Muslim to hold the position
- First South Asian man to become mayor
Mamdani's unprecedented rise from Western Queens assemblymember to national political figure reached a new peak Tuesday night.
Author's summary: Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC mayor.
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