The city that never sleeps just voted to never wake up. New York City has officially elected Zohran Mamdani, the self-described “Democratic Socialist” whose policies make Bill de Blasio look like Ronald Reagan. The decision, called just after 9 p.m. by Decision Desk HQ, marks a stunning shift for the nation’s largest city—and not one that points upward.
Decision Desk HQ projects Zohran Mamdani to win the New York City Mayor election.#DecisionMade: 9:03 pm ET
Follow live results on our website. pic.twitter.com/JLV4vXwznG
— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 5, 2025
Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens and proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America, built his campaign on open borders, rent cancellation, and defunding the police (and Israel)—positions that would’ve been political suicide a decade ago but now play like gospel in deep-blue New York. His victory speech painted a picture of a “reimagined” city that prioritizes “equity over profit,” “housing as a human right,” and “justice over policing.” Translation: higher taxes, weaker law enforcement, and another mass exodus of taxpayers.
BREAKING: Communist Zohran Mamdani officially projected to win the NYC mayor’s race, according to Decision Desk.
They actually did it. They elected a communist.
New York is screwed. pic.twitter.com/YqY03X37Ot
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 5, 2025
Under Mamdani, the era of “Broken Windows” policing is officially over. He’s promised to slash NYPD funding and redirect it toward “community organizations”—many of which openly support anti-police protests. Public safety, already hanging by a thread, is likely to deteriorate as criminals test the new administration’s tolerance for “reform.”
And then there’s the economy. Mamdani’s socialist platform includes aggressive rent control, luxury taxes, and “wealth redistribution” schemes that would make even Manhattan’s liberal elite squirm. Investors are already bracing for impact. Real-estate insiders predict a mass sell-off of commercial properties as landlords flee an environment increasingly hostile to private enterprise.
The new mayor’s foreign-policy activism—yes, foreign policy—adds another layer of concern. Mamdani, the son of Ugandan immigrants and a vocal supporter of the Palestinian movement, has called for boycotts of Israel and described capitalism as “a system of colonial theft.” For a city that serves as America’s financial hub, it’s a jarring look.
🚨 BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani has WON the NYC Mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo, per Decision Desk
NYC will now be under the rule of an Ugandan communist.
The only hope for the city now is people wake up and vote Republican after Mamdani bankrupts the place.
Pray for NY 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/IQ0ZExlYPG
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 5, 2025
Democrats across the country are hailing Mamdani’s win as proof that “democratic socialism” is mainstream. But what it really proves is how far left the party has drifted. Figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders are already celebrating the result as a “mandate for change.” Translation: expect more radical candidates nationwide.
For New Yorkers who still believe in law, order, and opportunity, the writing’s on the wall. The city once led by Giuliani and Bloomberg is now in the hands of a man who calls capitalism “immoral.” If you thought de Blasio was bad, buckle up—because Zohran Mamdani’s New York is just getting started, and it’s going to be unrecognizable.
The lights are still on in Times Square—but make no mistake, New York as we knew it just went dark.
The bad news for good people in New York City is that Mamdani won but the good news for the rest of America is that Mamdani won. Why? He will:
• Define Dems as a communist party
• Teach the country a lesson about why socialism & communism suck, so we don’t try it nationally pic.twitter.com/btB7yMiyUU
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) November 5, 2025