- By Ajeet Kumar
- Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:59 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
NYC Mayor Poll Result Updates: Indian-origin Democrat Zohran Mamdani has been projected to win the New York mayoral race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Mamdani, known for his progressive policies and grassroots activism, becomes the first Indian-American to lead the city. His victory marks a historic moment in New York politics, signaling growing diversity and representation in the city’s leadership. The historic victory came despite US President Donald Trump warned to stop funds if Mamdani comes into power.
Who is Zohran Mamdani?
In a victory for the Democratic party’s progressive wing, Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani must now navigate the unending demands of America’s biggest city and deliver on ambitious — skeptics say unrealistic — campaign promises.
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With the victory, the democratic socialist will etch his place in history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa. He will also become the city’s youngest mayor in more than a century when he takes office on January 1.
New York Mayor Polls
New York City witnessed record-breaking voter enthusiasm during the latest election cycle, with more than 735,000 ballots cast during the nine days of early voting, Fox News reported.
According to the New York City Board of Elections, Sunday alone saw a historic turnout of 151,212 early voters, the highest single-day total ever recorded in the city's history. Officials said this marks the largest early voting turnout for a non-presidential election year and is nearly four times higher than the early vote count during the 2021 mayoral race.
Brooklyn led all boroughs in early voter turnout, followed by Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, according to Fox News. Political observers said the record-setting participation underscores the heightened engagement among New Yorkers this election cycle.
(With inputs from agencies)
