Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed the leftwing New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, further boosting Mamdani's insurgent campaign. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is the main rival to former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking a political comeback. This endorsement follows a recent surge in Mamdani's support, including an endorsement from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a poll showing him in the lead.
Bernie Sanders backs Zohran Mamdani in New York City mayoral primary
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed the leftwing New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, further boosting Mamdani's insurgent campaign. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is the main rival to former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking a political comeback. This endorsement follows a recent surge in Mamdani's support, including an endorsement from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a poll showing him in the lead.
Trending- 1 2021: Eric Adams ran as a Democrat for mayor.
- 2 Recent weeks: Zohran Mamdani surged in polls and gained endorsement from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- 3 June 14: Early voting began for the Democratic primary.
- 4 June 17: Bernie Sanders endorsed Zohran Mamdani.
- 5 June 24: Democratic primary election for New York City mayor.
- 6 November 4: General mayoral election.
- Increased momentum for Mamdani's campaign
- Further challenge to Cuomo's comeback bid
- Highlights divisions within the Democratic party regarding the mayoral race
What: Bernie Sanders endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, strengthening Mamdani's campaign against Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams.
When: Published June 17, 2025; recent weeks (Mamdani's surge); June 14 (early voting began); June 24 (Democratic primary election); November 4 (general mayoral election).
Where: New York City, Vermont, US.
Why: Sanders believes new leadership is needed to stand up to corporate interests and fight for the working class, aligning with Mamdani's democratic socialist platform.
How: Sanders publicly announced his endorsement of Mamdani.