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- Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor, has gained strong support from young Jewish voters, according to Ali Najmi, Mamdani's top legal adviser.
- Najmi says criticism of Mamdani as an antisemite paradoxically increases his appeal.
- State Assemblyman Kalman Yeger and former antisemitism czar Moshe Davis contend he exploits youth disconnection.
- Mamdani captured 44% of the 18–29 Jewish vote after 31% overall.
- Councilwoman Inna Vernikov dismissed Najmi's claims and questioned Mamdani's associations.
