“Mamdani” is Bigger Than Zohran

A new progressive youth movement

Ashley Tripp

12 min read

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Just now

On November 4th, 2025, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani was announced as the next mayor of New York City. After a year bathed with right-wing extremism, Mamdani’s win offered hope across the country. The fact he was declared the projected winner on Election Night showed his immense popularity with voters. But most importantly, Mamdani’s success represents a larger movement: the demand for change across the country. Specifically, shifting the focus to personal campaigns, targeted towards everyday people, with actionable messages for younger, more progressive leftists that not only work, but win.

This is necessary for the future in the U.S. Zohran showed a new path that engages people, in person and online. For anyone on the left side of the political spectrum, Mamdani has been a refreshing and authentic take where even “political greats” (like Obama) have failed to address important issues (like Palestine). For there to be a future for left-wing parties, the overall group will have to restructure and promote candidates that follow in a Mamdani precedent.

What Set Zohran Mamdani Apart?