New York State Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs says he will not be endorsing New York State Assemblyman and Democratic nominee for mayor Zohran Mamdani in a statement on Thursday.

Newsweek reached out to Mamdani's campaign via email for comment.

Why It Matters

The split matters because unified state and national party support is often viewed as critical in high-profile municipal contests.

New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul's backing of Mamdani could be an attempt to consolidate Democrats , but key figures — including some congressional leaders and local officials — have remained neutral.

What To Know

Mamdani, a New York state assemblyman who identifies as a democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary over former governor Andrew Cuomo in June and is the party's nomin

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