Can he change politics forever? Zohran Mamdani, the young and dynamic politician dubbed Donald Trump’s “worst nightmare”, has been elected as New York’s first ever Muslim mayor.
Young socialist set to rule New York
Youthful ambition: Zohran Mamdani says he will stand up for New York against President Trump, and described the start of a "new era" in his first press conference after winning the mayoral race. Glossary
Dynasty - A succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Jubilant - Feeling or expressing great happiness.
Democratic - A democratic election is one where all eligible citizens are free to vote, where votes are counted fairly and all political parties have fair and free access to communicate with voters.
Socialist - A term used to describe a range of beliefs that stress collective control of economic processes. In the USA, it usually refers to a group of people who think that the USA ought to be more like European countries, offering universal healthcare, a higher minimum wage, and stronger workers' rights.
Veteran - Somebody with a lot of experience in a job. Also used to refer to former soldiers.
Meteoric - Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention.
Slate - Depending on context, slate can mean a rock, a list, a fresh start, a schedule, or even a criticism.
Radical - Extreme.
Far-left - The most extreme end of left-wing politics — supporting radical social, economic, or political changes such as abolishing capitalism, redistributing wealth, or placing major industries under public ownership.
Communist - An economic system entailing collective ownership of all means of production in contrast with capitalism, which holds that industry and businesses are controlled and run for profit by private owners rather than by the government.
Disillusioned - Disappointed after finding out something is less good than you once thought.
Establishment - A group of people who have authority within society, such as the government or religious leaders.
Divisive - Causing people to be split into groups that disagree with or oppose each other.