Zohran Mamdani will make history on January 1 when he’s sworn in as the 111th Mayor of New York City… providing he actually is sworn in as the 111th mayor of New York City, naturally.
If you followed the New York mayoral election with even one eye, you’ll be familiar with the drama and speculation that ensued. Irrespective of what his detractors say – or indeed your political allegiances – Zohran Mamdani won by a landslide, securing 50.78 percent of the vote to defeat Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent former governor Andrew Cuomo.
The November 4 race was arguably the most riveting in recent memory, resulting in the highest turnout for a New York City mayoral election since 1993. Perhaps fueled by the likes of Donald Trump expressing their displeasure at the results, Mamdani’s victory made headlines all over the world.
Mamdani will become the first Muslim mayor in the history of the city – no mean feat considering the lingering wounds of the 9/11 attacks. At 34, he’ll also become the youngest mayor to assume the position since 1892.
