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Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist, was elected New York City’s mayor on Nov. 4, 2025, after pledging to make the city more affordable through policies that include freezing rents, providing free public buses and a network of city-owned grocery stores.

Zohran Mamdani was briefly raised in Uganda and kept his citizenship even after he became a naturalized U.S citizen in 2018

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Elon Musk has called New York City's election a 'scam', claiming the ballot design was rigged. His post instantly went viral, but the internet had plenty to say in response.

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Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's first cycling mayor, winning on a bold platform of free buses, public grocery stores and universal childcare alongside a pro-bike mobility push.

Facing former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, Mamdani won with just over half of the vote, establishing himself as a transformative figure beyond identity politics.

Rama Duwaji has a successful career as an illustrator, having worked for The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and Vogue

"The Democratic Party is back," declared House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.