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Sanders Boosts Mamdani in Tight NYC Mayoral Primary

Bernie Sanders’s backing highlights a surge in progressive support that could tip the balance among younger voters before the June 24 ranked-choice primary.

Democratic mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo, far left, and Zohran Mamdani, second from right, present arguments as Whitney Tilson, second from left, and Michael Blake look on during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.
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Overview

  • Bernie Sanders endorsed Zohran Mamdani on June 17, giving his campaign a high-profile progressive lift just one week before the primary.
  • Mamdani’s platform proposes rent freezes, fare-free buses, universal free childcare, city-owned grocery stores and a significant minimum wage increase to address affordability.
  • As of June 16, early voting had recorded over 66,000 check-ins across the five boroughs, signaling strong preliminary engagement.
  • Final polls show Cuomo and Mamdani separated by a narrow margin, with youth turnout cited as the decisive factor under ranked-choice rules.
  • Cuomo relies on traditional establishment support and union backing, while Mamdani has secured endorsements from both Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.