2025 election
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.
Breaking Barriers: Abigail Spanberger Makes History as Virginia's First Woman Governor
Nov 05, 2025 04:48 pm CST
Former CIA officer and congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has made history by becoming Virginia's first female governor after defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. Known for her bipartisan approach and background in national security, Spanberger's victory marks a significant shift from Republican to Democratic control as she prepares to succeed Governor Glenn Youngkin with a platform focused on economic growth, education, and public safety.
Elon Musk Mocks Zohran Mamdani and Endorses Andrew Cuomo in Critical New York Mayoral Race
Nov 04, 2025 05:31 pm CST
With New York's mayoral election approaching, Elon Musk has publicly endorsed independent candidate Andrew Cuomo while controversially mocking Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani by misspelling his name. The Tesla CEO's social media intervention comes alongside former President Donald Trump's support for Cuomo, as both warn against splitting votes between Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, potentially benefiting Mamdani who currently leads in polls despite the race tightening.
Bihar Election: Opposition Alliance Struggles to Finalize CM Candidate With Election Less Than 30 Days Away
Oct 07, 2025 08:03 pm CST
With Bihar elections approaching in just 30 days, the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance faces internal uncertainty over its chief ministerial candidate. While Tejashwi Yadav is the RJD's preferred choice, Congress has yet to formally endorse him as the INDIA bloc's official candidate, creating tensions within the coalition challenging Nitish Kumar and the BJP in the upcoming November polls.