Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await

Zohran Mamdani's surprising victory in the New York City mayoral race has made him the youngest mayor since 1892, the first Muslim mayor of NYC, and the first mayor born in Africa. As a newcomer without institutional support, Mamdani's win is seen as a win for the left wing of the Democratic Party. While his focus on core economic issues resonated with working-class voters, Mamdani faces challenges ahead from critics who see him as too left-leaning. As he begins his term, Mamdani will need to define himself on the national stage while navigating opposition from conservatives and winning over skeptical Democratic leaders.