NYC NOW Morning Headlines: Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City Mayor, Mikie Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor’s Race, and NYC School Enrollment Falls
Nov 5, 2025
Nancy Solomon, a WNYC host and New Jersey politics commentator, shares her insights on the recent political landscape. She discusses Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York City’s youngest and first Muslim mayor. Solomon breaks down Mikie Sherrill's victory in New Jersey, highlighting the energized Democratic turnout and effective ground game that contributed to her win. She also emphasizes Sherrill's focus on affordability and the lessons for Democrats in tailoring candidates to local electorates.
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Historic Mayoral Upset
- Zohran Mamdani won and will be New York City's 111th mayor, becoming the first Muslim and the youngest in over a century.
- His victory signals a shift in NYC politics with a Democratic Socialist at the city's helm amid a three-way race including Cuomo and Sliwa.
Watch Party Reaction In Kensington
- Mohammed Hayter attended an election watch party in Kensington organized by a South Asian civil rights group.
- He expressed pride and confidence that Mamdani can address the city's affordability crisis.
Ballot Changes To Speed Housing
- Voters approved four ballot measures designed to speed housing development and streamline approvals.
- Changes include faster approval for fully affordable projects, shorter reviews for some complexes, appeals to council rejections, and digitizing maps.