Zohran Mamdani claimed victory in the New York City mayoral race Tuesday night, and will become the city's first Muslim mayor.

Why it matters: The race to lead the Big Apple captivated the nation. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, electrified young progressives to best scandal-plagued former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. • He won the support of sometimes-reluctant members of the party's establishment — while facing resistance from others. • Republicans have sought to weaponize Mamdani's momentum by labeling his candidacy as proof that the Democrats are migrating further left. • The 34-year-old, who was born and raised in Kampala, Uganda, to an Indian-Ugandan academic father and Indian filmmaker mother, will also become one of the city's youngest mayors in history.

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