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Mayor Mamdani Rejects NYC Matching Funds, Raises $304K

7/17/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced he will not join New York City’s public matching-funds program.
He raised $304,000 from 6,000 donors, with 85% of gifts $25 or less representing 21% of funds.
Twenty-nine donors gave the $4,350 maximum, providing about 42% of receipts, while the campaign spent $204,136 on consulting, leaving $100,505 cash, as opponents warned the decision could raise spending limits for all mayoral candidates.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced he will not join New York City’s public matching-funds program.
He raised $304,000 from 6,000 donors, with 85% of gifts $25 or less representing 21% of funds.
Twenty-nine donors gave the $4,350 maximum, providing about 42% of receipts, while the campaign spent $204,136 on consulting, leaving $100,505 cash, as opponents warned the decision could raise spending limits for all mayoral candidates.