What just happened in New York?

In an unprecedented election, New York has just chosen a socialist mayor – Zohran Mamdani – the candidate of the Democratic Socialists of America. How did they do it? And what does it mean for Americans and the rest of us?

Coming straight from the heart of the campaign, DSA co-chair Grace Mausser will share her understanding of the election and its significance. She will be joined for commentary and questions by Maya Adereth and Robin Archer, to place this remarkable result in its social and historical context.

Meet our speakers and chair

Grace Mausser is the New York co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America. She was at the heart of the Mamdani campaign.

Maya Adereth teaches in the Sociology Department at LSE. Her research compares labour and socialist movements in Britain and the United States.

Robin Archer is director of the Miliband Program and postgraduate Political Sociology at the LSE. He is the author of Why is There No Labor Party in the United States?

Any questions?

For any queries email M.Bastida-Antich@lse.ac.uk.

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