As New Yorkers head to the polls on Tuesday to choose the city’s next mayor, they face a sharp choice between a young socialist, a former governor with a tarnished reputation, and a Republican outsider.

The outcome is being closely watched nationally, including by US President Donald Trump, who has already voiced his criticism of one candidate.

Zohran Mamdani: The surprise favourite

At just 34, Zohran Mamdani shot to prominence after winning the Democratic primary in June, making him a strong contender for the mayoralty. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, he moved to the United States at age seven and became a citizen in 2018. Mamdani, a self-declared democratic socialist, would become New York’s first Muslim mayor if elected.

His campaign has resonated with young voters and immigrant c

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