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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race
Governor Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani, highlighting shared goals on affordability and safety amid his 22-point lead in recent polls, aiming to unify the Democratic Party.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for mayor, stating he has the courage and optimism needed to lead New York City through challenges.
- Hochul mentioned that New York City deserves a mayor who will stand up to President Donald Trump and work to make life more affordable for New Yorkers.
- Mamdani's campaign focuses on progressive proposals like free city buses and higher taxes on wealthy residents, which have faced criticism from other Democrats and business leaders.
- The endorsement has created pressure on other top Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who have yet to support Mamdani.
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Gov. Hochul backs Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of New York City, despite significant political differences with the city's Democratic nominee. Hochul, who is seeking reelection herself in 2026, made the endorsement in an op-ed late Sunday. But in her first comments about the endorsement hours later, Hochul, a moderate Democrat, has made it clear that she disagrees with Mamdani on many issues.…
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The BlazeTrump slams Hochul’s endorsement of ‘communist’ Mamdani: ‘No reason to be sending good money’
President Donald Trump criticized New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and floated potential consequences for her endorsement of Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. Hochul held off on an endorsement for several months, previously expressing skepticism about Mamdani. “You have a lot of healing to do with the Jewish community. Many of your words have been hurtful and hateful to people in their interpretation,” Hochul told Mamdani in July. …
Days after calling herself a 'staunch capitalist' before a sitdown with socialist Zohran Mamdani, Kathy Hochul endorses him
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the Democratic nominee one of his most significant endorsements to date in the contest to lead the nation’s biggest city. Writing in The New York Times‘ opinion section, Hochul said that while she and Mamdani diverged on some issues, they came together on the importance of addressing the affordability crisis in the city and across the state. J…
Hochul Backs Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Race as Other Democrats Keep Distance
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, aligning herself with the party’s progressive nominee even as other prominent Democrats distanced themselves. In a Sunday evening op-ed, Hochul said she had “frank conversations” with Mamdani before deciding to back him. “Tonight I am endorsing Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani,” she wrote in the New York Times op-ed. Hochul said she and Mamdani d…
Hochul Backs Extreme-Left Muslim Migrant Mamdani for NYC Mayor.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Governor Kathy Hochul (D) endorsed Zohran Mamdani (D) for New York City mayor.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kathy Hochul, Zohran Mamdani, Mayor Eric Adams, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and President Donald J. Trump.WHEN & WHERE: September 2025, New York City.KEY QUOTE: “This endorsement is proof that New York Democrats are drifting further into extremism.” – New York GOP Chair Ed CoxIMPACT: Hochul’s support for Mamdani, an avowed…
New York governor endorses socialist mamdani for NYC mayor, shaking up race
Governor Kathy Hochul endorses a democratic socialist candidate in the NYC mayoral race, calling for urgent action on affordability and antisemitism. The move adds centrist weight to a campaign already backed by top progressives and Jewish advocacy groups
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