Zohran Mamdani Endorses Gov. Kathy Hochul For Re-Election
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul in an op-ed in The Nation, citing trust despite disagreements over taxing the wealthy.
Overview
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul in an op-ed in The Nation, writing that he has "come to trust Governor Hochul" and offering progressive backing for her re-election campaign.
The endorsement bolsters Hochul's appeal to left-leaning voters ahead of the June Democratic primary, where Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is mounting a progressive challenge, campaign officials said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul thanked Mamdani in a statement saying "I know that he'll stand strong alongside me as we fight against Donald Trump's attacks on this state," while Antonio Delgado's campaign said Hochul "has broken a lot of promises," according to campaign statements.
Mamdani pressed Hochul to raise taxes on the wealthiest to help address a potential $12.6 billion New York City shortfall, a policy disagreement Hochul has publicly resisted, the op-ed and budget filings show.
The endorsement arrives a day before the state Democratic convention in Syracuse and could affect delegate momentum and the June primary outcome, party operatives said.
Analysis
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Mamdani endorsed Hochul because he has come to trust her willingness to engage in honest dialogue leading to results, citing joint successes like $1 billion in state funding for universal child care and protecting New Yorkers from ICE.
Mamdani pressed Hochul to raise taxes on the wealthiest to address a potential $12.6 billion New York City budget shortfall, a policy Hochul has publicly resisted.
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is mounting a progressive challenge against Hochul in the June Democratic primary.
Hochul thanked Mamdani, stating she knows he will stand strong alongside her against Donald Trump's attacks on the state.
The endorsement arrives a day before the state Democratic convention in Syracuse, potentially affecting delegate momentum and the June primary outcome.
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