Afghanistan, Nov. 5 -- Zoran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democrat of Indian descent, made history by winning New York City's mayoral race, becoming its first-ever Muslim mayor.
Zoran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democrat of Indian descent, has been elected as New York City's first Muslim mayor, marking a historic political milestone.
Mamdani secured just over 50 percent of the vote, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, who received 43 percent. Cuomo, backed by wealthy donors, conceded and said he respected New Yorkers' choice.
Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa finished far behind with less than five percent of the vote. More than 1.8 million residents participated in the election, seen as a generational turning point in U.S. urban politics.
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