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Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race, Thanks Supportive Wife

11/7/2025

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Zohran Mamdani celebrated his victory as the mayor of New York City, thanking his wife Rama Duwaji and telling the crowd she is "my life" in Arabic as they cheered.
Rama Duwaji, Mamdani's wife, is an animator and illustrator who has largely stayed out of politics and posted only a brief "I voted" moment on Election Day.
The crowd's enthusiastic reaction to her mention signals growing public interest in Mamdani's partner and campaign.

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Zohran Mamdani celebrated his victory as the mayor of New York City, thanking his wife Rama Duwaji and telling the crowd she is "my life" in Arabic as they cheered.
Rama Duwaji, Mamdani's wife, is an animator and illustrator who has largely stayed out of politics and posted only a brief "I voted" moment on Election Day.
The crowd's enthusiastic reaction to her mention signals growing public interest in Mamdani's partner and campaign.