Party’s top brass has been hesitant to endorse progressive candidate despite his victory in primary

The late endorsement by the powerful Brooklyn congressman marks a significant shift of mainstream Democrats corralling around Mamdani.

U.S. House Democratic Party leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, 11 days before the Nov. 4 election.

Party’s top brass has been hesitant to endorse progressive candidate despite his victory in primary

A week before the vote, the self-proclaimed socialist leads the polls after a savvy campaign on the cost of living. But his stance to the left of the party unsettles even his own…