Zohran Mamdani is the mayor-elect of New York City, having won the 2025 mayoral race. He was born in Kampala, Uganda, and is widely reported as the first Muslim and South Asian person to be elected to the city’s highest office, as well as the youngest NYC mayor in more than a century. He ran as a democratic socialist and took office after the November 2025 election results were finalized.

Context and sources

• Election outcomes and candidate prominence were covered by major outlets noting Mamdani’s historic background and policy aims.

• Biographical details confirm his Ugandan birth and subsequent move to New York, supporting the “from Uganda” aspect.

• Official and ongoing coverage from reputable outlets highlights his transition into office and the scale of the historic win.