Zohran Mamdani has made history, with his victory taking social media by storm as people share their reactions across platforms. The filmmaker Mira Nair’s son secured 50.4% of the votes from the 75% counted so far, while his opponent, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, received 41.3%. The win has been widely celebrated online as a landmark moment.
Leaders React To Mamdani’s Win
Former U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated Mamdani, saying, “Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.”
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 5, 2025
Meanwhile, Elon Musk expressed support for Cuomo on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Bear in mind that a vote for Curtis is really a vote for Mumdumi or whatever his name is. VOTE CUOMO!” Musk’s comments, seen as a direct jab at Mamdani’s anti-billionaire stance, sparked backlash online, with many calling him “racist” for mispronouncing Mamdani’s name.
The New York City ballot form is a scam!
– No ID is required
– Other mayoral candidates appear twice
– Cuomo’s name is last in bottom right pic.twitter.com/676VODWFRI— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 4, 2025
Mamdani’s campaign focused on higher taxes for the wealthy, corporate regulation, and stronger public services, a platform that has unsettled sections of New York’s tech and finance community wary of a leftward shift.
Furthermore, Musk alleged that the city’s ballot system was “flawed,” claiming Mamdani’s name appeared twice and criticizing the lack of voter ID requirements. He called the format a “scam,” asserting that “no voter ID is required, and some mayoral candidates appear twice on the ballot.”
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