Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state politician, who is set to become the city's most liberal mayor in generations.In a victory for the Democratic Party's progressive wing, Mr Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.Mr Mamdani must now navigate the unending demands of America's biggest city and deliver on ambitious - sceptics say unrealistic - campaign promises.

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state politician, who is set to become the city's most liberal mayor in generations.In a victory for the Democratic Party's progressive wing, Mr Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.Mr Mamdani must now navigate the unending demands of America's biggest city and deliver on ambitious - sceptics say unrealistic - campaign promises.