Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race in Fundraising

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race in Fundraising
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Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has significantly outraised his opponents in the New York City mayoral race, The Guardian reported. Between early July and mid-August, he collected $1,051,200, nearly double the amount of his closest rival, former governor, Andrew Cuomo.

He has significantly outraised his rivals, including incumbent mayor Eric Adams. The article notes that Mamdani’s fundraising success is also reflected in his strong lead in recent polls. It highlights that Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has proposed a number of progressive policies, such as rent freezes and free city services.