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Democratic Socialist Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Takes NYC

11/8/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect of New York City, was elected on November 4, 2025, signaling a Democratic socialist win.
Rama Duwaji, 28, is a Syrian-American illustrator and animator focused on humanitarian issues.
Duwaji has worked with The Washington Post and Spotify.
She uses her art to address sociopolitical themes, including crises in the Middle East.
Despite her husband’s prominence, Duwaji remains low-profile and focuses on art resonating with her community.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect of New York City, was elected on November 4, 2025, signaling a Democratic socialist win.
Rama Duwaji, 28, is a Syrian-American illustrator and animator focused on humanitarian issues.
Duwaji has worked with The Washington Post and Spotify.
She uses her art to address sociopolitical themes, including crises in the Middle East.
Despite her husband’s prominence, Duwaji remains low-profile and focuses on art resonating with her community.