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Zohran Mamdani Strengthens Mayoral Bid With Espaillat Endorsement and Poll Lead

Endorsements from unions alongside top congressional Democrats underscore establishment hesitation ahead of the general election.

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, participates in an endorsement event with Representative Adriano Espaillat at the United Palace Theater in Manhattan on July 10, 2025.
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Overview

  • Zohran Mamdani secured Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s endorsement this week following backing from the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council AFL-CIO and 32BJ SEIU.
  • Recent surveys show Mamdani leading the general election field with between 35% and 41% support against multiple independents and the Republican nominee.
  • A coalition of progressive groups sent a letter to Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries and Kathy Hochul urging them to publicly back Mamdani’s campaign.
  • Our Revolution launched a petition demanding that party leaders refrain from “sabotaging” the democratic socialist nominee.
  • Democratic Socialists of America leaders are mulling primary challenges to centrist New York House Democrats, reflecting a growing insurgent push within the party.