Mamdani skips endorsement of Jack Schlossberg in district
Mamdani said he would not provide any further legislative support for New York City and would rule out the crowded NY-12 race.
Zoran Mamdani has so far cut off all support from the New York City Council, ignoring NY-12, one of the hottest districts this election cycle.
The district has received national attention, especially with social media personality and Kennedy successor Jack Schlossberg running for office.
It also covers some of the most important parts of the city, including the United Nations and the Empire State Building.
Here’s what you need to know:
Who is running for NY-12?
The Democratic and Republican primaries for the seat will be held in June.
The top names running for the Democratic nomination on the ballot are:
But it’s Schlossberg that has garnered the most national attention. He is the son of Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy, and has become known for his sometimes outlandish social media posts.
Schlossberg is leading in some polls and has support from Nancy Pelosi. But most current polls show either Boas or Lasher as the frontrunners for the seat.
Why did Mamdani not support any candidate in NY-12?
After announcing his shock endorsement for another district on MS NOW, Mamdani said this was his “last Congressional endorsement in New York City.”
“I can now say I have completed a job in Congress that I am proud of.”
Shortly before Mamdani appeared on a briefing with Jen Psaki, Schlossberg posted that he was the only person in NY-12 to support the New York mayor.
But Mr. Lasher and Mr. Bolles did support Mr. Mamdani, according to a list compiled by the city and state during the election.
It was not immediately clear why Mamdani would not support a candidate in NY-12, even though he is a voter in the area. USA TODAY reached out to the mayor’s office for comment, but there was no immediate response.
In an interview with NBC News on Thursday, May 27, Schlossberg was asked if he wanted Mamdani’s support, saying, “I want the mayor to do whatever he thinks is best for his success and the success of the city.”
“I definitely agree with him a lot more than my opponents, so I think he should do what he thinks is right.”
