Queens Lawmaker Elected Mayor
Zohran Mamdani’s rise from Western Queens assemblymember to national political figure reached a new peak when he was elected mayor of New York City.
Mamdani, who has represented Astoria in the state legislature since 2021, defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, pulling in just over 50 percent of the vote.
- First democratic socialist to lead New York City
- First Muslim to lead New York City
- First South Asian man to lead New York City
Mamdani’s victory marks a historic moment in the city’s history.
Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City mayor on Tuesday.
Author summary: Zohran Mamdani elected NYC mayor.
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