Historic First: Zohran Mamdani Becomes New York's Youngest and First South Asian Muslim Mayor Amid Divided Media Coverage

Nov 05, 2025 04:54 pm CST

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has made history by becoming New York City's 111th mayor, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa with over 50% of the vote. At 34, the Indian-origin lawmaker becomes the first South Asian and Muslim mayor in the city's history and its youngest leader in over a century. His victory has generated polarized coverage across American media, with publications like The New York Times celebrating the historic milestone while others like The New York Post framed it as the rise of Marxism in the city.