Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani as her top choice in the NY mayoral Democratic primary, promoting ranked-choice voting to counter former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's lead. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized Mamdani's ability to connect with working-class New Yorkers and advocacy for policies like free public transportation and subsidized child care. She believes his grassroots support mirrors her own political rise, and Mamdani expressed gratitude for her endorsement, aligning their messages to inspire young voters through social media.
"Mamdani has built his campaign on a simple message of using government to make life more affordable for New Yorkers through initiatives like free city buses and universal childcare."
"In making her primary picks, Ocasio-Cortez fully embraced ranked-choice voting to challenge former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's strong polling lead in the race."
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