Zohran Mamdani has been projected to win the New York City mayoral race, according to Decision Desk HQ and The Hill. Decision Desk HQ called the race at 9:03 p.m. ET on November 5, 2025.
Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, will become the first millennial and first Muslim to serve as mayor of New York City. His victory is seen as a significant shift in the city’s political landscape and has reignited discussions about the direction of the Democratic Party. He defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent after losing to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, as well as Republican Curtis Sliwa.
“The bad news for good people in New York City is that Mamdani won but the good news for the rest of America is that Mamdani won. Why? He will: • Define Dems as a communist party • Teach the country a lesson about why socialism & communism suck, so we don’t try it nationally,” said Robby Starbuck on social media.
Some commentators have suggested that Mamdani’s win could pose challenges for New York Governor Kathy Hochul and may embolden progressive factions within the Democratic Party.
