Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Mr Mamdani’s digitally savvy campaign, which was laser-focused on cost-of-living issues, electrified New Yorkers

Zohran Mamdani has won the New York mayoral race (Andres Kudacki/AP)

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations.

In a victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, Mr Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.