Zohran Mamdani has been elected the next mayor of New York City, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, campaigned on policies like free child care, free buses and a rent freeze.

The mayor-elect plans to fund his proposals with an additional tax on those earning over $1 million a year. Mamdani's victory raises questions about the progressive direction of the Democratic Party.

Zohran Mamdani has pulled off a remarkable feat to become the next mayor of New York City. I’ll give him credit for that.

Mamdani, 34, rose from relative obscurity as a state assemblyman to defeat former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary in June. Cuomo, 67, decided to stay in the race, however, as an independent. For the second time, Mamdani beat the much more experienced politician.

What Mamdani lacks in credentials, he makes up for with charisma and youth, which clearly proved more appealing to the city’s........

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