Zohran Mamdani Elected as New York's First Muslim Mayor: "No Space For Islamophobia in Elections"

Nov 05, 2025 01:37 pm CST

Zohran Mamdani, a young leftist and Muslim politician, has been elected as New York's next mayor, promising a new era of inclusive politics. In his victory speech, Mamdani emphasized New York's immigrant heritage, rejected Islamophobia in politics, and pledged to fight for marginalized communities while serving as a counterweight to President Donald Trump's policies ahead of the 2026 midterms.