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Just moments after casting his ballot on the morning of Election Day, New York City mayoral Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani proudly branded an "I voted" sticker and emphasized his vision to "usher in a new era in this city." "Today is Election Day. It is a day that we have been dreaming of for more than a year," he began. "We are on the brink of making history in our city, on the brink of saying goodbye to a politics of the past." Mamdani emphasized his platform centered on affordability, touting his plan to "transform the most expensive city of the United States of America into one that's affordable for each and every person that calls it home." Asked by ABC News' Aaron Katersky on what he would say to New Yorkers concerned that President Donald Trump will follow through on his threats, Mamdani reiterated his resolve to stand up to Trump and argued that the president's words sometimes hold no weight. "I look forward to representing those New Yorkers, and look forward to fighting for every single dollar this city is owed. What we see in the language of Donald Trump is a premise, as if it is his decision on whether or not to fund the city the very money that this city is owed ... That means using the courts, that means using the bully pulpit, that means ensuring that we actually follow the letter of the law," he said. Mamdani is facing off against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat who is running as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, along with some other independent and third-party candidates. -ABC News' Emily Chang
