NEW YORK (THE THURSDAY TIMES) — Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral election in a decisive victory that marks a new chapter in the city’s political history. His campaign, built on housing affordability, workers’ rights, and social justice, inspired thousands of volunteers and voters across the five boroughs.
On polling day, betting markets had already predicted Mamdani’s triumph, giving him a 95 percent chance of victory. His steady rise through the campaign reflected growing momentum among working-class and immigrant communities, who rallied behind his call for a fairer, more inclusive New York.
Addressing a crowd of cheering supporters in Queens, Mamdani said, “The sun may have set over our city, but I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity. For too long, New York’s working people were told that power was not theirs to hold. Over the past year, you dared to reach higher, and tonight, you have succeeded. The future is in our hands. We have ended a political dynasty.”
The sun may have set over our city, but as Eugene Debs said, I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity. For too long, New York’s working people were told that power was not theirs to hold. Hands bruised, calloused, and burned built this city but were kept from shaping its… pic.twitter.com/aNMLGrx6ok
— The Thursday Times (@thursday_times) November 5, 2025
Mamdani, 32, a Ugandan-Indian American and Democratic Socialist, thanked his supporters and vowed to represent all New Yorkers. “I look forward to fighting for every dollar this city is owed and to using every tool available, from the courts to the power of this office, to serve its people,” he said.
He also reaffirmed his principles, declaring, “I am young, I am a Muslim, I am a Democratic Socialist, and most damning of all, I refuse to apologise for any of it.”
"I am young, despite my best efforts to grow older. I am a Muslim, and I am a Democratic Socialist — and most damning of all, I refuse to apologize for any of this.” Zohran Mamdani pic.twitter.com/gYBps43g0w
— The Thursday Times (@thursday_times) November 5, 2025
As fireworks lit up the night sky over Queens, supporters celebrated what they described as a victory for the people. Mamdani told the crowd that this win belonged to them, saying, “The people of New York have spoken, and together, we will build a city that belongs to everyone.”
