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Also Known As Zohran Kwame Mamdani
Born October 18, 1991 (age 35) • Kampala • Uganda
Title / Office mayor (2026-), New York City
Political Affiliation Democratic Party • Democratic Socialists of America
Notable Family Members mother Mira Nair

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Zohran Mamdani speaks outdoors at a podium with a sign reading Zohran for New York City, campaigning for mayor with microphones in front of him and trees in the background.
Film director Mira Nair, wearing a red patterned outfit, smiles at her son Zohran Mamdani, age 12, who is dressed in black, as she puts her arm around his shoulders.
Mr. Mayor
Zohran Mamdani speaks into a microphone at a campaign rally, surrounded by supporters holding signs with his name and image in Diversity Square, Jackson Heights, Queens.
The name Zohran Mamdani appears in white text against a blue background.
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