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Zohran Mamdani Claims Historic NYC Mayoral Victory

11/13/2025

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Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race with more than one million votes, the highest turnout in 60 years.
Mamdani built a coalition of traditional Democratic voters and younger, diverse groups.
Orthodox Jewish voters largely backed Andrew Cuomo, while Muslim voters supported Mamdani.
Mamdani's victory could reshape New York City's political landscape for years to come.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race with more than one million votes, the highest turnout in 60 years.
Mamdani built a coalition of traditional Democratic voters and younger, diverse groups.
Orthodox Jewish voters largely backed Andrew Cuomo, while Muslim voters supported Mamdani.
Mamdani's victory could reshape New York City's political landscape for years to come.