Overview

• The Manhattan Democratic Party executive committee voted 49–5 to endorse Zohran Mamdani, adding to his support from Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and major labor unions
• Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo have each refused to withdraw their independent bids, publicly trading barbs over who should step aside to challenge Mamdani
• Former Gov. David Paterson convened a news conference urging the remaining centrist and conservative candidates to coalesce behind one contender, but no unified front has emerged
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans to meet with Mamdani next week after withholding his endorsement, signaling potential national Democratic engagement
• President Trump labeled Mamdani a communist and warned he could face “big problems” if he does not “behave,” heightening ideological polarization in the race