mamdani hochul governor new york election.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection, offering the moderate governor some progressive heft in her campaign for a second full term. In an op-ed in The Nation on Thursday, the democratic socialist noted their political differences, but said he’s “come to trust Governor Hochul as someone willing to engage in an honest dialogue that leads to results.” Mamdani’s support solidifies the alliance between two leaders positioned at opposite ends of the Democratic political spectrum. The young progressive became mayor by promising transformative change. The centrist Hochul has called herself a “mom governor” from Buffalo.