Charismatic and relatable, the 34-year old energized voters – and provided a blueprint for other progressives to follow

From hip-hop musician to the brink of running America's biggest city, how did Zohran Mamdani win over New Yorkers?

Guardian US writer Adam Gabbatt and columnist Mehdi Hasan explore how Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani came from nowhere to the brink of becoming mayor of New York City

Zohran Mamdani could become New York City's first Muslim mayor if he can fend off an upset bid by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Young leftist Zohran Mamdani leads polls in New York's mayoral race, challenging political norms amid Trump’s presidency.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, signaling a shift in political momentum against Donald Trump and Republicans.

Mamdani will be the first Muslim and South Asian to lead America's largest city after a win over Andrew Cuomo.

It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and Muslim to lead the city.

Democratic nominee defeats independent Andrew Cuomo to become New York City's first Muslim mayor.

Democratic nominee beats Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, becoming city’s first Muslim mayor

Charismatic and relatable, the 34-year old energized voters – and provided a blueprint for other progressives to follow

Zohran Mamdani hace historia como el primer alcalde musulmán de Nueva York, con propuestas progresistas y apoyo masivo de la juventud.

Democratic nominee defeats independent Andrew Cuomo to become New York City's first Muslim mayor.

The 34-year-old state assemblyman from Queens has risen from obscurity to national prominence with a bold, left-wing platform.

The 34-year-old democratic socialist made history by vanquishing Andrew Cuomo.

It was at a small family dinner when the then 28-year old Zohran Mamdani told Ruchira Gupta that he wanted to go into electoral politics. Six years on, he has been elected mayor…

The 34-year-old democratic socialist’s team includes familiar faces for New Yorkers. He must now navigate New York's notoriously provincial politics.

Some point to his viral social media clips. Some say it’s the dimples. But Mamdani won with a disciplined campaign across all five boroughs.