Zohran Mamdani, elected Mayor of New York City on Tuesday, November 4, will assume office on January 1, 2026, marking a historic moment for the city. At 34, Mamdani becomes the youngest mayor in nearly a century, as well as the city’s first Muslim and first Indian-American leader.

The mayoral term spans four years, with incumbents allowed two consecutive terms, after which a third term is possible following a break. The office holds substantial authority, overseeing critical aspects of city life including the public school system, police, transportation networks, and infrastructure, while shaping policies that affect the city’s 10 million residents across its five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.

“Managing New York City is an enormous responsibility," said

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