NYC NOW Midday News: Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election
Nov 5, 2025
Bridget Bergen, a seasoned WNYC reporter, shares insights on Zohran Mamdani's groundbreaking victory as New York City's first Muslim mayor. They discuss his grassroots campaign that inspired young voters and working-class communities. Bergen highlights Mamdani's focus on affordability and community support, as well as his bold messages addressing Trump and local challenges. She also touches on the broader implications of electoral shifts in New Jersey and the unexpected voter reactions regarding local election timings.
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Grassroots Volunteers Celebrated Victory
- Make the Road New York held a watch party where volunteers cheered Mamdani's win and recalled canvassing across the city.
- Diane Ramirez from Jackson Heights said she hopes Mamdani will stand up for immigrants and deliver free buses and child care.
Listening Tour Shaped Platform
- Mamdani built support by listening to working-class voters and centering affordability in his platform.
- His policies like universal child care and a rent freeze came directly from voter concerns on the listening tour.
Massive Organizing Drove Turnout
- High volunteer turnout and massive door-to-door outreach translated into unprecedented voter engagement.
- Mamdani won about half of more than 2 million voters in a turnout not seen since 1969.