House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, after facing questions about his previous lack of endorsement.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor after delaying support due to policy disagreements, aiming to mend relations with progressives and support a platform focused on affordable housing and police policies, amidst political tensions within the Democratic Party.
Carl Heastie, the Speaker of the New York State Assembly, is expected to endorse Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, signaling a shift among prominent Democrats who had previously hesitated, and highlighting Mamdani's growing lead in the race.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, citing his focus on affordability and leadership qualities, despite previous disagreements and the broader Democratic establishment's hesitations. Mamdani, a democratic socialist with strong progressive support, faces opposition from some party leaders and President Trump, who has criticized him as a 'communist.' Polls show Mamdani leading in the race ahead of the November election.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, citing shared commitments to affordability, safety, and economic growth, despite some disagreements, as a strategic move to support a progressive candidate against opposition from establishment Democrats and external influences like President Trump.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed 26-year-old progressive candidate Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois' 9th Congressional District race, highlighting her grassroots support and policy focus on housing, healthcare, and Green New Deal initiatives, as she competes in a crowded primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky.