The Brief

NEW YORK - Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa .

How it happened

What we know:

Mamdani’s win was more than a political surprise — it was a generational shift. His campaign, fueled by a grassroots movement focused on housing affordability, inequality and public safety reform, drew New York City’s highest voter turnout in fifty years.

The victory positions Mamdani as one of the most progressive leaders ever elected in the city’s history. Supporters call his platform a bold vision for the future, while critics warn it may be difficult to implemen

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