Full Story Mamdani wins in New York
Nov 6, 2025
Ed Pilkington, Chief Reporter for The Guardian in the US, joins Zohran Mamdani, the historic mayor-elect of New York City. They discuss Mamdani's rapid rise to fame and his unique appeal to young voters through a savvy social media strategy. Mamdani’s bold victory speech challenges national leaders and aims to reshape Democratic priorities. Pilkington analyzes the political implications of Mamdani's win, particularly the need for a focus on affordability as a key message for future campaigns.
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Grassroots Momentum Wins Big
- Zohran Mamdani rose from near-zero polling to mayor-elect by building grassroots momentum and a massive canvassing operation.
- His campaign knocked on 200,000 doors and mobilized ~100,000 volunteer canvassers across NYC.
Youth Voters Drove The Result
- Mamdani unlocked overwhelming support from younger voters, who favored him by huge margins.
- Voters under 30 chose him by about 61 percentage points, creating a youth-driven landslide.
Unapologetic, Nationalized Victory Speech
- Mamdani used his victory speech to challenge Trump, the Democratic establishment, and Andrew Cuomo.
- He was unapologetic, invoking Eugene Debs and demanding the party stop bowing to caution.