Zohran Mamdani scores key union endorsement
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Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) declared his support for New York state Rep. Zohran Mamdani, the socialist victor of New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. The latest high-profile endorsement of Mamdani comes as other top New York Democrats have stayed away from endorsements in the race.
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The Nation on MSNZohran Mamdani Is Making History. When Will Top Democrats Catch On?Mamdani won a record-setting primary victory, and unions, grassroots Democratic groups, and savvy elected officials are rushing to back him. Now it’s the establishment’s turn.
The endorsement comes after Espaillat supported ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his failed primary run. The congressmember also previously backed Mayor Adams.
The latest high-profile endorsement of Mamdani comes as other top New York Democrats have stayed away from endorsements in the race.
As Zohran Mamdani runs for mayor in the general election, some leaders are encouraging him to keep Jessica Tisch as New York City’s police commissioner.