Democrat Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Race

Zohran Mamdani has emerged victorious in the New York City mayoral election. Mamdani addressed supporters during a victory speech at his election night watch party, joined by his wife, Rama Duwaji, as reactions from the crowd reflected the unfolding results. Mayor-elect Mamdani’s win followed the concession of former Mayor Andrew Cuomo, who spoke with and embraced supporters after acknowledging the outcome. Before the results were announced, Mamdani voted in New York City, with polls indicating a close contest against Cuomo.

Updated on: 5 November 2025 3:59 pm

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Zohran Mamdani speaks during a victory speech at a mayoral election night watch party in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, right, and his wife Rama Duwaji react to supporters during an election night watch party in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

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Zohran Mamdani reacts as he walks on stage to speak at a mayoral election night watch party in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

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Andrew Cuomo talks with supporters after conceding the mayoral election to Zohran Mamdani in New York. | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

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Andrew Cuomo hugs a supporter after conceding the mayoral race to Zohran Mamdani in New York. | Photo: AP/Heather Khalifa

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Supporters for Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani react as they watch returns during an election night watch party in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

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Supporters for Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani react as they watch returns during an election night watch party in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

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Supporters for Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani react as they watch returns during an election night watch party in New York. | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

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New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani votes at a voting site in New York. | Photo: AP/Olga Fedorova

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Advertisements by the company Kalshi predict a victory for Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election before the votes are counted and polls close in New York. | Photo: AP/Olga Fedorova

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An advertisement by the American company Polymarket show Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo ahead of the New York City mayoral election in New York. | Photo: AP/Olga Fedorova