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Elizabeth Simons' $250K Boosts Pro-Mamdani Super PAC to $2M

8/20/2025

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Elizabeth Simons contributed $250,000 to the pro-Zohran Mamdani Super PAC, New Yorkers for Lower Costs, the largest donation to date.
The Super PAC has raised nearly $2 million from approximately 300 donations.
Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, aims to reduce billionaire influence in response to growing inequality.
Other Super PACs back Andrew Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the mayoral race.

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Elizabeth Simons contributed $250,000 to the pro-Zohran Mamdani Super PAC, New Yorkers for Lower Costs, the largest donation to date.
The Super PAC has raised nearly $2 million from approximately 300 donations.
Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, aims to reduce billionaire influence in response to growing inequality.
Other Super PACs back Andrew Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the mayoral race.