Mamdani victory stuns US politics as Democrats score big wins
New York City has elected its first Muslim mayor and its first mayor of South Asian descent in Mamdani. In Virginia, a woman was elected as governor for the first time, as Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger won the contest. The state, which neighbours Washington, DC, also elected the first Muslim candidate to a state-wide office, with Ghazala Hashmi
winning the race for lieutenant governor. In New Jersey, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill became only the second woman to be elected governor of the state. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says New York City will show how to stop Donald Trump, telling the US president, “I know you’re watching … turn the volume up!” The 34-year-old democratic socialist promises to form a “capable and compassionate” administration as he announces transition team leaders, including anti-trust advocate Lina Khan.