Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore power to the working class and fight back against a hostile Trump administration.
In a victory for the Democratic party’s progressive wing, Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani must now navigate the unending demands of America’s biggest city and deliver on ambitious — skeptics say unrealistic — campaign promises.
He will become mayor — at age 34, the youngest person to do so since 1892 — at a swearing-in ceremony on January 1, 2026. That’s traditionally the date the mayor-elect takes office. Most new mayors have been sworn in on the steps of City Hall; Eric Adams opted to do it in Times Square. Transition planning is underway.
How did New York City vote?
Here’s a map breaking down how each borough voted, with Mamdani winning four of the five (see how the vote breaks down for the New Jersey governor’s race here):
Mamdani was projected to be the winner less than an hour after polls closed Tuesday night, but results were still coming in Wednesday morning.
Track the updated race results below. (Follow along here for full Election Day results, including the race for New Jersey governor.)
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