Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist assemblyman from Queens, strengthening his support in the race against former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Within six months, Mamdani has risen in prominence as a left-wing candidate favored by young voters, thanks to his engaging policy agenda focused on affordability and social equity. Ocasio-Cortez, endorsing him after careful consideration of various candidates, highlighted Mamdani's ability to gather a coalition of working-class supporters. Despite Cuomo maintaining a lead in polls, Mamdani's unique platform may invigorate progressive voters in the final weeks of the election.
"Assemblymember Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the ground to put together a coalition of working-class New Yorkers that is strongest to lead the pack," Ocasio-Cortez told the Times. "In the final stretch of the race, we need to get very real about that."
Mamdani is running on an unapologetically left-wing policy platform. As The City reports, Mamdani "is running on a platform of affordability: free buses, city-run grocery stores, universal childcare and a rent freeze."
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