Mamdani Becomes First Muslim Mayor of New York City After Historic Election Victory

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has won the New York mayoral election to become the city's first Muslim mayor, polls projected late on Tuesday after voting closed in the closely watched election. The historic victory marks a significant milestone for diversity and representation in US politics. Mamdani's win is seen as a key takeaway from the 2025 US presidential elections, which saw numerous records broken and new trends emerge. His election sets a precedent for increased representation of underrepresented communities in future US leadership.