Zohran Mamdani's Victory Sparks Voter Fraud Claims, But X User's Joke Exposes Allegations as False

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A social media post claiming a non-citizen voted for New York City's newly elected Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has sparked controversy and allegations of electoral fraud. However, the user, Yazan, has since clarified that the post was a joke. Mamdani made history on November 4 by becoming the youngest mayor of New York City since 1917. He defeated Republican challenger Curtis Sliwa and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the election. The controversy began when Yazan shared a photo of a ballot and wrote that he had voted for Mamdani despite being a non-citizen and not a resident of New York City. The post went viral, with many slamming Mamdani and accusing him of being involved in electoral fraud. However, in a subsequent post, Yazan revealed that the original post was a joke and shared a community note redirecting users to his clarification post. The post was also accompanied by a photo of a ballot from another user, which Yazan claimed was the source of the photo. Mamdani's victory has been met with enthusiasm, with the mayor-elect calling it a "mandate for change." He has also been praised for his message of inclusivity and progress. The incident highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media and the need to be cautious of misinformation that can spread quickly online.