Zohran Mamdani Becomes First Muslim Mayor of New York City in Historic Victory

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and state legislator, made history by winning the New York City mayoral election, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor. He secured 50.4% of the vote, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Born in Uganda to a family of Indian origin, Mamdani […]