Former VP Harris endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor as some Democrats stay silent

Brian Mann

September 23, 2025 / 8:48 am

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is endorsing Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor's race. The move comes as other top Democrats have shied away from Mamdani, despite his landslide win in the Democratic primary in June.

"Look as far as I'm concerned he's the Democratic nominee and he should be supported," Harris said during an appearance Monday on MSNBC , but she also appeared to downplay his national significance. "He's not the only star," Harris said.

Harris's backing is notable as many Democratic Party leaders have so far declined to back Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialist Party who has been critical of Israel's war in Gaza, which began after

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