Overview

• Representative Adriano Espaillat endorsed Mamdani on July 10, boosting his viability within New York’s Democratic establishment.
• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have congratulated the Democratic nominee but have not formally backed his campaign.
• Leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America have signaled plans to challenge Democrats who refuse to support Mamdani in next year’s primaries.
• Jewish elected officials formed a “Jews for Zohran” effort urging colleagues to back the nominee as his record on Israel draws continued concern.
• President Trump has labeled Mamdani a “communist” and threatened federal intervention, and Michigan Senate contender Abdul El-Sayed is linking his campaign to Mamdani’s grassroots triumph.