Nov 05 Mamdani's win inspires Ugandans who see hope in youth joining politics By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Uganda has had the same president for nearly four decades, and opposition leaders face challenges in elections. Mamdani, born in Uganda, has kept his citizenship even after becoming a U.S. citizen. Mamdani's win offers hope for young people to shape… Continue reading
Nov 05 Mamdani tells Trump that New York is ready to fight after president's threats fail to thwart voters By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump has previously targeted other cities and has threatened to cut federal funding and take control of New York. Mamdani's progressive policies have drawn criticism from Republicans. But Mamdani remains determined to resist Trump's influence. Continue reading
Nov 05 How Zohran Mamdani rose from Queens lawmaker to mayor of New York By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press The former foreclosure prevention counselor and one-time rapper becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor, first born in Africa, and first of South Asian heritage — not to mention its youngest mayor in more than a century. Continue reading
Nov 04 Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor's race By Associated Press Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Andrew Cuomo concedes NYC mayoral race By Associated Press Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday night, saying, “Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani.”… Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters after winning NYC mayoral race By Associated Press Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Continue reading
Nov 04 How to track 2025 election results By Molly Finnegan A handful of state contests on Tuesday will offer an early test of how Americans are feeling less than a year into President Donald Trump’s second term. Continue reading
Nov 03 In Uganda, NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani is remembered with pride By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Zohran Mamdani is leading the New York City mayor's race, and people in his native Uganda say they are watching with pride. Continue reading
Nov 03 What's on the ballot in the first general election of Trump's 2nd term By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Donald Trump features prominently in state and local elections happening Tuesday, a year after he retook the White House. Continue reading
Nov 01 New York Attorney General James seeks to block Trump administration's subpoenas By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press New York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging the legitimacy of the acting U.S. attorney in Albany as she pushes back against the Trump administration's investigation of cases she brought against the president and the National Rifle Association, according to… Continue reading