Zohran Mamdani gains support from congressional Democrats in Washington
- Zohran Mamdani visited Washington, D.C. to meet with key Democratic figures and seek their support.
- Mamdani has won endorsements from significant figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, while also facing skepticism from some members of Congress.
- His campaign aims to unite various factions within the Democratic Party and focus on social equity, leading to his position as the presumptive nominee for NYC mayor.
In July 2025, Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic mayoral candidate from New York City, visited Washington, D.C. to meet with influential congressional Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. This trip was part of Mamdani's ongoing outreach efforts to gather support and engage with members of New York’s congressional delegation. While he has garnered endorsements, including from Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders, some congressional members expressed skepticism regarding his progressive policy proposals, particularly concerning taxation and his response to contentious political language reflecting pro-Palestinian sentiments. The meeting included a strategic discussion about how to build a broad coalition of support among diverse voters. Amidst this, Mamdani emphasized his focus on fighting for affordable housing and addressing inequities facing working-class New Yorkers. He is set to compete in the upcoming general election against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an independent, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, also running as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. As Mamdani's campaign progresses, he continues to face opposition and questions about his political stances, but his ability to engage across various segments of the Democratic Party remains a critical focus.