California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Proposition 50 passed, allowing the state to redraw congressional districts before the 2026 midterms, while Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won New York City's mayoral race with 50.4% of the vote.</span

Daily Caller

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Proposition 50 passed, allowing the state to redraw congressional districts before the 2026 midterms, while Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won New York City's mayoral race with 50.4% of the vote.

Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who received 41.6% of the vote, and Republican Curtis Sliwa with 7.1%, making him the first Muslim mayor and one of the youngest leaders in New York City history at age 34.</span

The Washington Examiner

Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who received 41.6% of the vote, and Republican Curtis Sliwa with 7.1%, making him the first Muslim mayor and one of the youngest leaders in New York City history at age 34.

The election saw the highest voter turnout since 1969 with over 2 million ballots cast, while Mamdani's socialist platform includes rent freezes, free buses, universal childcare and raising taxes on corporations and wealthy residents.</span

New York Post

The election saw the highest voter turnout since 1969 with over 2 million ballots cast, while Mamdani's socialist platform includes rent freezes, free buses, universal childcare and raising taxes on corporations and wealthy residents.

President Trump called Mamdani a communist and endorsed Cuomo, threatening to withhold federal funding if Mamdani won, while Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer declined to endorse the socialist candidate despite party pressure.</span

The Washington Times

President Trump called Mamdani a communist and endorsed Cuomo, threatening to withhold federal funding if Mamdani won, while Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer declined to endorse the socialist candidate despite party pressure.

Mamdani received support from progressive figures including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while facing criticism over his anti-Israel positions and past statements calling the NYPD racist and anti-queer.</span

FOX News

Guardian

Mamdani received support from progressive figures including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while facing criticism over his anti-Israel positions and past statements calling the NYPD racist and anti-queer.

Born in Uganda to Indian parents, Mamdani became a U.S. citizen in 2018 and will be sworn in as mayor on January 1, 2026, replacing Eric Adams who dropped out of the race amid scandals and low poll numbers.</span

GB News

Al Jazeera

Born in Uganda to Indian parents, Mamdani became a U.S. citizen in 2018 and will be sworn in as mayor on January 1, 2026, replacing Eric Adams who dropped out of the race amid scandals and low poll numbers.

Socialist Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor Race, Beats Cuomo

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