The longest of long shots Zohran Mamdani was a little-known member of the New York State Assembly in October 2024, when he launched his campaign to become mayor of New York City. In November 2025 he was elected the city's first Muslim mayor. (more) What are Zohran Mamdani’s positions on key policies? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/What-are-Zohran-Mamdanis-positions-on-key-policies Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She previously served as editor in chief, the first woman to hold that title. Tracy Grant Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Nov. 7, 2025 •History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to run the biggest city in the United States revolved largely around one simple fact: It costs too much to live in New York. But Mamdani, who will be the city’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest in more than a century, has attracted a lot of attention for his positions on issues that don’t necessarily seem to fall within the purview of the NYC mayor. Here’s a...

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