STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat representing part of Queens, has seen his 2025 campaign for mayor surge into second place behind former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The self-described Democratic Socialist has led an energetic campaign with savvy marketing on social media, and a series of recent high-profile endorsements, including from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Nydia Velazquez.