Oct. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. House Democratic Party leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday endorsed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, 11 days before the Nov. 4 election.
Jeffries hasn't issued a public statement but his endorsement was confirmed in a statement to The New York Times, with sources telling USA Today and Politico about the House minority leader's plans.
Early voting begins Saturday.
Mamdani, who was born in India and raised in Uganda, is attempting to become the city's first Muslim mayor.
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