Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City Mayor

New York State Representative Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City becoming the first Muslim of the city, South Asian and youngest Mayor in over a century.

The 34-year-old Democratic socialist from Uganda defeated Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an Independent and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the election of Tuesday.

Mamdani declared to roaring applause Tuesday night at a victory celebration in Brooklyn that  the future is in their hands.

It is an incredible rise for Mamdani, who was a relatively unknown state assembly member representing a seat in Queens when he entered the crowded mayoral contest last year.

Mamdani went on to win the Democratic primary in June by a 12-point margin, instantly becoming one of the most popular of the country and divisive politicians.

Taking the stage Tuesday night, Mamdani did not hide his socialist political views, beginning his speech with a statement from Eugene Debs, a Socialist Leader who campaigned for President five times in the early 1900s.

Many of the young Mamdani followers who assembled in Brooklyn claimed that they were inspired by his optimism and promises to better their lives.