NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is running for Congress -- and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is ready to support him again.

The duo cross-endorsed one another during New York City's ranked-choice mayoral primary.

Mamdani's endorsement of Lander marked the mayor-elect's most high-profile incursion into national politics since his stunning victory. It comes as other progressives are hoping to capitalize on that momentum with a spate of challenges to moderate Democrats in 2026. Mamdani recently declined to endorse another close ally who was exploring a run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

"Brad's unwavering principles, deep knowledge, and sincere empathy are what make him a true leader," Mamdani said. "He has been a trusted ally and partner of mine an

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