Voter Rejection of Local Election Timing Measure

Zohran Mamdani is the mayor elect of New York City. The 34 year old Democratic Socialist and immigrant from Uganda becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor after a grassroots campaign that energized young and working class voters. Meanwhile, Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched race. And WNYC’s Brigid Bergin joins us to talk about Mamdani’s rise and what comes next for City Hall.