Kathy Hochul backs Zohran Mamdani in race for New York City mayor

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

Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, has endorsed Zohran Mamdani in his run for mayor of New York City, a major boost for the democratic socialist.

Writing in a New York Times opinion piece, Hochul said: In the four years since I took office, one of my foundational beliefs has been the importance of the office of New York governor working hand in hand with the mayor of New York City for the betterment of the 8.3 million residents we both represent."