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Jeffries Backs Mamdani for NYC Mayor Amid Party Divisions

10/26/2025

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor after a period of hesitation due to concerns from party moderates.
Jeffries acknowledged "areas of principled disagreement" but stressed the importance of party unity against Donald Trump.
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has adjusted some positions, including keeping police commissioner Jessica Tisch, which Jeffries commended.
Skepticism persists among some Democrats, including New York's senators, who have not endorsed Mamdani.
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running as a third-party candidate, is capitalizing on party divisions but is trailing in polls.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor after a period of hesitation due to concerns from party moderates.
Jeffries acknowledged "areas of principled disagreement" but stressed the importance of party unity against Donald Trump.
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has adjusted some positions, including keeping police commissioner Jessica Tisch, which Jeffries commended.
Skepticism persists among some Democrats, including New York's senators, who have not endorsed Mamdani.
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running as a third-party candidate, is capitalizing on party divisions but is trailing in polls.