Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state lawmaker from Queens, is making waves in the New York City mayoral race with impressive fundraising efforts, having raised over $840,000 in the last two months. His campaign, not initially well-known, is resonating with voters as it targets the high cost of living affecting the working class. With more than 16,000 donors, Mamdani's strategy leverages social media activism. As the race heats up, opponents include Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, who is also expected to announce strong fundraising figures ahead of the Democratic primary in June.
Mr. Mamdani said in an interview that his campaign had momentum because he was focused on addressing the high cost of living in the city.
It is a surprisingly good showing for a candidate who was not well known to New Yorkers until recently, but who has attracted attention for his use of social media.
We have run a campaign that speaks directly to the working class, and I think that's resonating, he said.
The campaign fund-raising deadline on Monday will provide a snapshot of the race roughly 100 days before the Democratic primary in June.
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