Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Poll, Becomes 1st Indian-American Muslim Mayor

In a big win for Democrats, Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city's most liberal mayor in generations.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won Virginia governor's race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first woman to lead the commonwealth

Trump was largely absent from the campaign trail, but the Republican candidates closely aligned themselves with the president, betting that his big win last year could provide a path to victory this time.

US Mayoral Election 2025 LIVE: In the United States, New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, and California are voting in the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

NYC Mayoral Election 2025 Live Updates: New York City's voters are set to choose the next mayor to run the country's largest city. The polling stations opened at 6 am local time and will remain open till 9 pm.

New York's leftist mayoral candidate and political phenomenon Zohran Mamdani has a message to business leaders looking aghast at his promises of free buses and higher taxes: don't worry.

In 2021, Andrew Cuomo resigned from the post of the Governor of New York following a state investigation that found he had sexually harassed multiple women.

Self-described Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is set to become New York City's first Muslim mayor. The 34-year-old has defeated independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the mayoral polls.

New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said US President Donald Trump is "threatened" by his campaign, as the American leader warned voters that the city's "survival" is at risk if the Democratic nominee wins.

US President Donald Trump has endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in his independent run for New York City mayor, urging voters not to elect left-wing Democratic front-runner Zohran Mamdani.