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Sanders Endorses Mamdani as Democratic Mayoral Primary Tightens

Early voting began June 14 with polls showing Mamdani closing on Cuomo in a contest shaped by ranked-choice tallies.

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.
New York mayoral candidate Stat Rep. Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in New York City on March 24, 2025. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks to reporters in Washington, D.C. on June 11, 2024.

Overview

  • Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Zohran Mamdani on June 17, adding to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s backing and reinforcing his progressive momentum.
  • Polls conducted in early June show Mamdani and Cuomo neck-and-neck, with Mamdani trailing by just a few points in final ranked-choice tallies.
  • A Manhattan Institute analysis finds that higher turnout among 18–34-year-olds could turn the race into a statistical tie or give Mamdani a narrow victory.
  • Mamdani’s platform calls for rent freezes, fare-free public transit, universal childcare and funding through increased taxes on top earners.
  • Cuomo is emphasizing his executive experience and union support while defending his record against past sexual harassment allegations and ties to billionaire donors.