Mamdani (D) gets key endorsement for NYC mayor in battle for Asian American votes

Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign received a key endorsement Monday from state Sen. John Liu, one of New York City’s most prominent Asian American politicians.

Polls show the ranked-choice Democratic primary tightening into a two-man race between Mamdani, a progressive assemblymember, and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Both are vying for Asian American voters, who could be a swing bloc in the primary.

At a press conference in front of City Hall, Liu noted he and Mamdani are both immigrants who attended public schools. He also pointed to the thousands of donors who have contributed to Mamdani’s campaign as evidence of grassroots support.

“He doesn’t owe anybody anything,” Liu said. “He’s not beholden to any moneyed interests.”



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