Zohran Mamdani has written a new chapter in New York’s political story. The 34-year-old Queens lawmaker made history as the city’s 111th mayor after securing 50.4 percent of the votes.
His victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican contender Curtis Sliwa marked a generational and ideological shift in city politics. Following his win, Mamdani shared a message of gratitude and resolve on X “Thank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let’s get to work.”
Thank you, New York City. Together we made history.
Now let’s get to work. https://t.co/G7F2sbda74 pic.twitter.com/GQABMqJHgn
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) November 5, 2025
Early Life and Move to the United States
Born in 1991 in Kampala, Uganda, Mamdani’s family relocated to New York City for new opportunities when he was seven years old. That relocation, made in 1998, set the stage for the future of the city he now governs.
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He attended the public school system, going on to study at the Bronx High School of Science before completing his Bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies at Bowdoin College. In 2018, twenty years after his arrival in the U.S., he became a naturalized American citizen-a milestone that connected him to the city and country he serves even further.
A Historic Win for Representation
When Mamdani takes office on January 1, 2026, he will make history in more ways than one. He is the first Muslim and first South Asian to become New York’s mayor, as well as the youngest in a century. His victory drew record voter turnout with over two million New Yorkers casting their ballots the highest since 1969.
Mamdani’s message of equity, affordable housing and government accountability resonated deeply across the city’s five boroughs in Brooklyn, where his campaign achieved its strongest support.
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A New Chapter for New York
Standing before supporters in Brooklyn on election night, Mamdani referred to the victory as a mandate for change. He promised to build a city government that works for ordinary people-one that provides affordable housing, improved infrastructure, and more open government.
“Tonight you have delivered a mandate for a city we can afford and a government that can deliver exactly that,” he said. As he prepares to assume office, all eyes are on how the young, progressive mayor will steer one of the world’s most complex cities into a new era of leadership.
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