Supporters celebrate after New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is announced the winner in the mayoral race at the Brooklyn Paramount on November 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Mamdani is facing off against Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the closely watched election for New York City mayor. — AFP
Mamdani, a state lawmaker for New York’s Queens borough, appealed to voters by pledging to tackle the soaring cost of living, offering free city bus travel, childcare and city-run grocery stores.
New Yorkers were jubilant after electing young leftist Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor on Tuesday.
Mamdani’s victory came in the face of fierce attacks on his policies and Muslim heritage from President Donald Trump, business elites and conservative media.
Mamdani, a state lawmaker for New York’s Queens borough, appealed to voters by pledging to tackle the soaring cost of living, offering free city bus travel, childcare and city-run grocery stores.
He focused on living costs facing ordinary New Yorkers, building support through his informal personal style, social media savvy and a massive canvassing ground game.
Supporters react after Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani won the 2025 New York City mayoral race, at an election night watch party in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025. — Reuters
Supporters of New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrate during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025. — AFP
Supporters celebrate after New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is announced the winner in the mayoral race at the Brooklyn Paramount on November 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. — AFP
New Yorkers celebrate as NY1 projects Zohran Mamdani winner in the mayoral election, at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden on November 4, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. — AFP
Supporters of New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrate during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025. — AFP
Supporters of New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrate during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025. — AFP
Supporters celebrate as initial projections of Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani win are declared during an election night watch party in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025. — Reuters
Supporters of New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrate during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025. — AFP
Supporters attend the election watch party for New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani at the Brooklyn Paramount on November 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. — AFP
Supporters cheer as New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during his election night watch party at the Brooklyn Paramount on November 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. — AFP
Header image: Supporters celebrate after New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is announced the winner in the mayoral race at the Brooklyn Paramount on November 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. — AFP
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