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Mamdani Picks Up Ryan and Raskin Endorsements as Republicans Weigh Tactics in NYC Mayor’s Race

Fresh endorsements widened Mamdani’s coalition despite continued silence from top state Democrats.

President Trump has taken a particular interest in the mayor's race. But he isn't necessarily aligned with other Republicans getting ready to campaign for office.
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Overview

  • Rep. Pat Ryan endorsed Zohran Mamdani, becoming the first New York Democratic lawmaker outside the city to back him, drawing an immediate attack from the House GOP campaign arm.
  • Rep. Jamie Raskin also endorsed Mamdani and invoked an FDR-style coalition, while Rahm Emanuel praised Mamdani’s readiness to govern after a recent meeting.
  • Gov. Kathy Hochul, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries have not endorsed the nominee, though Schumer and Jeffries have met with him.
  • Republicans are debating how to handle Mamdani’s candidacy, with reporting on speculation about offering Mayor Eric Adams a job to consolidate anti-Mamdani voters behind Andrew Cuomo; Trump said he has not spoken to Adams and distanced himself from Curtis Sliwa.
  • Cuomo is running as an independent and argues a Mamdani victory would fuel GOP attacks nationwide, as polling cited in recent coverage shows Mamdani leading a crowded field.