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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Adam Gabbatt

How the billionaire class and wealthy landlords are conspiring against Zohran Mamdani

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Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a campaign stop in the Bronx borough of New York City in September 2025. Photograph: Eduardo Muñoz/Reuters

Zohran Mamdani has had to overcome a lot during his campaign to be New York City’s next mayor.

His age, relative lack of experience and his self-stated democratic socialism could have held him back. Yet the 33-year-old, a relative unknown 12 months ago, sailed through all challenges as he became the favorite to win the election in November.

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