Zohran Mamdani's decisive win in New York City's mayoral race prompted a range of reactions from state Democrats and others.
Democrats offered congratulations, while Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and New York State GOP Chair Ed Cox, issued warnings.
Republicans declared that Mamdani's victory solidifies the Democrats' transformation to a big-government, socialist party.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries scoffed at those Republican depictions.
Author's summary: Mamdani's win sparks polarized reactions.