Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is being projected winner of the 2025 New York City mayoral race on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. – Photo courtesy of campaign press pool, used under fair use for news reporting.
NEW YORK — State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayor’s race on Tuesday, November 4, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor and, at 34, its youngest in more than a century, according to race calls by major outlets and wire services.
Mamdani secures historic win in New York City
Mamdani, a Democrat and self-described democratic socialist from Queens, defeated independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. The Associated Press called the race at 9:34 p.m. ET after enough precincts reported to establish a decisive margin. CBS New York, The Guardian, and PBS also projected Mamdani the winner. He will assume office on January 1, 2026.
Election boards post preliminary tallies
The New York State Board of Elections’ Election Night Reporting site posted rolling, unofficial returns after polls closed at 9 p.m. ET. Official canvassing and certification will follow once absentee, affidavit, and military ballots are tabulated.
Primary victory set stage for general election
Mamdani’s rise began with a June 24 Democratic primary upset over Cuomo under ranked-choice voting. The NYC Board of Elections’ RCV summary shows Mamdani advancing in the final round of reallocations. His grassroots campaign focused on affordability, transit access, and rent control, positions that energized younger and working-class voters across boroughs.
Progressive platform drew citywide support
Throughout the general election, Mamdani emphasized freezing rents, expanding social housing, and funding free bus service. Analysts say his volunteer network and small-donor fundraising helped transform a local contest into a national conversation about urban progressivism.
Democrats strengthen East Coast footing
Democrats retained control of key city offices, with Comptroller Mark Levine re-elected and several City Council incumbents holding seats. Statewide, Democrats gained ground in suburban legislative races, consolidating influence across the eastern seaboard.
Turnout surpasses two million voters
CBS New York reported record early voting, and citywide turnout exceeded two million, pending final certification. Election officials will confirm totals once all ballots are canvassed later this month.
Transition and next steps for the new administration
Mamdani’s transition team is expected to release its initial priorities in December, focusing on transportation affordability, housing enforcement, and fiscal reform. His first 100 days will test how far a progressive agenda can move within the constraints of city law and state oversight.
Official sources and verification
Readers can access certified returns through the New York State Board of Elections and the NYC Board of Elections results hubs, which maintain precinct-level data and primary RCV recaps for historical context.
