Stephen Farrell

Head of News and Comment at Chatham House and former New York Times reporter who covered NYC mayoral elections, providing on-the-ground perspective on New York politics.

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Nov 7, 2025 • 30min

Mamdani won in New York. For Trump, was it a setback or backlash?

Join Laurel Rapp, director at Chatham House, Bruce Stokes, an expert on voter behavior, and Stephen Farrell, a veteran journalist on NYC elections, as they dissect Zohran Mamdani's groundbreaking win. They explore the energizing effect of young progressives on the electorate and debate the feasibility of Mamdani's bold policy promises. Tensions with Trump arise as he threatens federal funding, while discussions on voter suppression and strategies for upcoming midterms reveal key insights for Democrats navigating a complex political landscape.

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