Few arrivals at City Hall come with as much grassroots energy as Zohran Mamdani’s. Sworn in on January 1, 2026, the 112th mayor of New York City brings a working-class Queens perspective shaped by five years in the state assembly and a campaign laser-focused on affordability.

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Current Mayor: Zohran Mamdani ·
Elected: November 4, 2025 ·
Inaugurated: January 1, 2026 ·
Previous Role: New York State Assembly Member for 36th District

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Spouse’s name (not publicly confirmed)
  • Official political party registration (described as democratic socialist in profiles)
  • Exact age (public records suggest born 1991, not officially restated by mayor’s office)
3Timeline signal
4What’s next

Five key facts about the city’s new leader, drawn from official and verified sources.

Attribute Detail
Name Zohran Mamdani
Office Mayor of New York City
Inauguration Date January 1, 2026
Previous Position New York State Assembly Member (36th District)
Official Website nyc.gov/mayors-office

Who Is the Current Mayor of New York City?

Zohran Kwame Mamdani is an American politician and the current mayor of New York City, serving since January 1, 2026 (Britannica). He became the 112th person to hold the office (Wikipedia). Before ascending to the city’s highest executive role, Mamdani represented the 36th district in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2025 (NYS Assembly). His full name includes the middle name Kwame, as listed in official state records.

What is Zohran Mamdani’s full name?

His full name is Zohran Kwame Mamdani. The New York State Assembly biography lists him as Zohran K. Mamdani (NYS Assembly). Born in Kampala, Uganda on October 18, 1991, he moved to New York City with his