Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has been growing in popularity in a race that has for months been dominated by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. His energetic campaign centered on lowering the city’s astronomical cost of living has won him the endorsement of progressive star U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Zohran Mamdani rockets from relative obscurity to become a top contender in the NYC mayor’s race
Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has been growing in popularity in a race that has for months been dominated by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. His energetic campaign centered on lowering the city’s astronomical cost of living has won him the endorsement of progressive star U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.