Who is Maya Handa, campaign manager behind Mamdani’s win?
Maya Handa, who was appointed New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's campaign manager in July 2025, is credited to have helped him steer his campaign towards victory. An NYT report said, Handa has track record of managing progressive campaigns. Mamdani's campaign focused on rent freezes, free childcare and affordable living targeting both working-class families and younger professionals.