Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani arrived at a polling location in Astoria, Queens early on election morning to cast his vote in the 2025 New York City mayoral race. Accompanied by his wife, he underscored the urgency of building more housing across all five boroughs and made clear that tackling affordability is central to his campaign.
While voting, Mamdani revealed his position on the city-wide ballot proposals: he voted yes on the first five, which include several housing-policy reforms, and no on Question 6, a measure that would shift mayoral elections to align with presidential years.
He commented that the next mayor must address not just the shortage of units, but ensure “high-quality” housing and the creation of well-paid construction jobs tied to development. His announcement signals a full embrace of the housing agenda at a pivotal moment in the campaign.
Mamdani’s public voting appearance comes amid a tight and highly charged mayoral race, where every public gesture and statement is being scrutinized. By stepping into the polling line with supporters around him, he showcased both his confidence and the seriousness with which his campaign is treating the issue of housing—as a policy priority and a symbol of his platform.
