New York governor endorses democratic socialist whose platform includes rent hikes for the wealthiest New Yorkers

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York backed Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor, in a New York Times essay. Her support comes as Democrats are starting to coalesce around…

New York governor endorses democratic socialist whose platform includes rent hikes for the wealthiest New Yorkers

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's endorsement for Zohran Mamdani was announced in a New York Times op-ed.

It's a notable statement of support from a moderate New York leader.

It's a notable statement of support from a moderate New York leader.

Kathy Hochul’s nod comes after Trump described Mamdani’s 22-point lead in polls as a ‘rebellion against bad candidates’.

With less than two months before the New York City mayoral election, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has endorsed fellow Democrat Zohran Mamdani to lead the city.

Some establishment Democrats have been uneasy about the 33-year-old's left-wing platform.

Governor Kathy Hochul Endorses a Democratic Socialist Candidate in the NYC Mayoral Race, Calling for Urgent Action on Affordability and Antisemitism. The Move Adds Centrist Weight…