Zohran Mamdani Makes History: First Muslim and Youngest Mayor of New York City Leads Democratic Comeback
Zohran Mamdani wins the 2025 New York City mayoral race, becoming the city’s first Muslim and youngest mayor in over a century. His victory speech challenges Donald Trump as Democrats sweep major elections across the U.S. Zohran Mamdani: From Queens Organizer to New York City’s Youngest and First Muslim Mayor On November 4, 2025, Zohran Mamdani made history. The 34-year-old Democrat was elected Mayor of New York City , becoming both the city’s first Muslim mayor and the youngest person in over a century to lead America’s largest city. His victory marked a major win for progressives — and a defining moment for the Democratic Party — as it swept several key elections during the early months of Donald Trump’s second term . Early Life and Background Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, in 1991 , into a family deeply rooted in academia and the arts. His father, Mahmood Mamdani , is a respected scholar of post-colonial studies, while his mother, Mira Nair , is an award-...
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