Support for Candidates in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Election's Main Phase

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2025 September 25 . 12:47 PM

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Campaign Endorsements for the 2025 NYC Mayoral Race

Support for Candidates in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Election's Main Phase

In the ongoing New York City Democratic mayoral primary, a flurry of endorsements have been pouring in for candidate Zohran Mamdani. The latest high-profile endorsement comes from President Donald Trump, who called Mamdani a "very good person" and "a good independent," but stopped short of officially endorsing him.

Endorsements can play a significant role in a political campaign, turning a local politician into a national figure. However, their impact can vary. In the case of then-front-runner Andrew Cuomo, endorsements did not seem to help him much in the primary.

Many individuals and groups that initially endorsed Cuomo took a wait-and-see approach before throwing their support behind a different candidate in the general election. The same trend appears to be emerging in the mayoral race, with numerous endorsements pouring in for Mamdani.

Among those endorsing Mamdani are Gov. Kathy Hochul, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, state Attorney General Letitia James, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jerrold Nadler, Nydia Velázquez, Adriano Espaillat, Pat Ryan, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, City Comptroller Brad Lander, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, state Sens. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, John Liu, Julia Salazar, Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Gustavo Rivera, Michael Gianaris, Zellnor Myrie, Luis Sepúlveda, José Serrano, Nathalia Fernandez, Liz Krueger, Bronx Democratic Party Chair and state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair and Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, Assembly Members Micah Lasher, Emily Gallagher, Phara Souffrant Forest, Marcela Mitaynes, Karines Reyes, Claire Valdez, Sarahana Shrestha, Khaleel Anderson, Robert Carroll, Jessica González-Rojas, Brian Cunningham, Steven Raga, Manny De Los Santos, Mark Levine, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, City Council Members Chi Ossé, Justin Brannan, Shaun Abreu, Carmen De La Rosa, Pierina Sanchez, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, Lincoln Restler, Alexa Avilés, Tiffany Cabán, Shahana Hanif, Erik Bottcher, Crystal Hudson, Rita Joseph, Julie Won, Oswald Feliz, Diana Ayala, and Kevin Riley.

In addition, several labour unions have endorsed Mamdani, including District Council 37, United Federation of Teachers, 32BJ SEIU, NYC Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, New York State Nurses Association, United Auto Workers Region 9A, American Federation of Musicians Local 802, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, Actors' Equity Association, Communications Workers of America, and Professional Staff Congress-CUNY.

An endorsement can boost a campaign's fundraising efforts and help mobilize supporters, prompting people to volunteer. It can also add credibility to a campaign, especially when it comes from a high-profile figure. However, in a highly polarized race, endorsements may have limited impacts.

Despite the lack of verifiable official sources providing information about organizations or individuals who unofficially supported Mamdani during the primary, it is clear that he has garnered significant support from both individuals and labour unions. As the race heats up, it will be interesting to see how these endorsements translate into votes.

This post was last updated on Sept. 17.