Mamdani, Sanders and Democratic Party
Digest more
Although neither endorsed Zohran Mamdani’s run for mayor, former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden praised his “moral compass” and influence on the party in congratulatory calls after his win Tuesday,
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticized Democratic Party leadership for not endorsing New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
See live results from the 2025 New York City mayoral election. Track vote counts and updates as polls close on Election Day.
The Democrats dominated the first major election day since Donald Trump became president with a series of victories
1don MSNOpinion
New York City chose Mamdani. Now we get to see full-blown socialism in action. | Opinion
Zohran Mamdani is a democratic socialist, and his policies are dangerous to this country's ideals of free markets and individualism.
Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral race highlights the divide between moderate and progressive Democrats, and signals that the Democratic Party is open to more grassroots and youth-led movements.
N.Y., took several question on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, addressing whether he thinks the self-proclaimed socialist is the future of the party. (Credit: Pool)
Voters shifted sharply to the left across Virginia, New Jersey and New York City in elections Tuesday, sweeping into office Democrats who focused on affordability and capitalized on frustration with President Donald Trump.