Speaking to a crowd at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater, Mamdani declared the win a “mandate for change” and a rejection of politics “that answers only to the few.” Watch the video.

Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race as Democrats sweep the first major elections of Donald Trump's second term - how the night unfolded at a glance

"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty," he told the crowd during a victory speech, touting voters' "mandate for change" and "mandate for a city we can afford".