Mayor Mamdani’s grassroots campaign reshaped the Bronx — and the race against Ritchie Torres

Many Bronx voters say they rarely see elected officials in their neighborhoods, leaving some residents feeling disconnected from politics.

Just a few months ago, Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged that dynamic with a campaign focused on grassroots outreach and direct engagement with voters – a strategy that helped him win in the Bronx by 12 points during the mayoral election.