Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist Assembly Member from Queens, has formally filed to run for mayor in the 2025 Democratic primary, garnering local DSA support.
Mamdani's political rise began in 2020 when he ousted longtime Assembly Member Aravella Simotas and now joins a growing field of challengers to Mayor Eric Adams.
As a vocal advocate for public transit, Mamdani is pushing for initiatives like free bus service and a new pedestrian path on the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge.
Joining the race, Mamdani, one of New York's few Muslim lawmakers, faces the challenge of starting fresh in fundraising for his citywide election campaign.
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