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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.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 26: New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani reacts during an election rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at Forest Hills Stadium on Oc

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