Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) avoided answering when she would endorse New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Sunday, saying “outside influence” shouldn’t influence the race.

Mamdani is campaigning to lead the Big Apple with the backing of multiple politicians, boasting the endorsements of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Hochul has yet to endorse Mamdani but said Monday she had “some candid conversations” with the socialist about his leadership.

The governor said Sunday there is “so much speculation” about her decision regarding the New York City election, but noted “the bigger question” is what voters want. She also said she votes in Buffalo and is “not in New York City.”

“Listen, it is up to the v

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