Brief | Trouble for Trump: Mamdani Wins NYC
On November 4th, New Yorkers elected Zohran Mamdani as their new mayor. In a city known for low turnout, Mamdani, a 34-year-old lawmaker, inspired more voters since the 1960s. He won in a landslide with 1,036,051 votes, overcoming Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to attract Republican voters.
Mamdani, a proud democratic socialist, campaigned with a guarantee to change the social contract between the government and its citizens, promising his supporters striking reforms on taxes, housing, and a city-wide