Mamdani Jeffries New York City Mayor endorsement.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. Jeffries says he respects the will of the primary voters and the young people inspired by Mamdani’s candidacy. Mamdani, a Democratic socialist state lawmaker, defeated former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the June primary. Cuomo is still running as an independent in the November general election. Jeffries acknowledges some disagreements with Mamdani but emphasizes the need to push back against Republican extremism. Jeffries’ endorsement is seen as a move for a unified Democratic ticket, though it will likely draw GOP criticism.