Hakeem Jeffries endorsement
Zohran Mamdani Leads New York Mayoral Race with Progressive Platform as Early Voting Begins
Oct 25, 2025 10:11 am CST
As early voting begins for New York's mayoral election, progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani holds a commanding 18-point lead over former governor Andrew Cuomo. The 34-year-old self-described socialist has surged from political obscurity to frontrunner status by focusing on the city's affordability crisis, promising rent freezes and free public services while gaining endorsements from key Democratic leaders despite criticism from President Trump.
Zohran Mamdani Embraces Muslim Identity Amid Rising Islamophobic Attacks in NYC Mayoral Race
Oct 25, 2025 04:29 am CST
Democratic nominee for NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a powerful response to Islamophobic attacks from political opponents, pledging to embrace his Muslim identity while calling for equal treatment of Muslim New Yorkers. Despite facing accusations related to his faith and criticism of Israel, Mamdani secured the endorsement of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as he challenges stereotypes in the contentious mayoral race.