Rent freezes, Gaza politics: what Mamdani's victory means for New York
Mamdani's campaign emphasized rent freezes, free buses, and expanded child care services in a message that resonated with younger voters.
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani waves to his supporters after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/JEENAH MOON)BySTEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINEUpdated:
