Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a state representative and mayoral candidate in New York, has raised an unprecedented $8 million from 18,000 donors, reaching the fundraising cap ahead of the Democratic primary. Instead of continuing to solicit donations, Mamdani is urging supporters to focus on building the largest volunteer operation in the city's history, with a goal of mobilizing 7,000 volunteers to knock on over 1 million doors before the primary election in June. This shift reflects a new approach to campaign strategy, prioritizing grassroots engagement over monetary contributions.
"I'm about to say something to you you've never heard a politician say: Please stop sending us money," said Mamdani in a video posted on social media Monday.
Halting fundraising efforts... means that instead, I'm now asking New Yorkers for their time as we seek to build the single largest volunteer operation we've ever seen in the New York City's mayor's race.
Mamdani aims to grow his 7,000-strong volunteer force to knock on more than 1 million doors across New York City before the June primary election.
The fundraising haul from 18,000 donors makes Mamdani the first candidate in the mayoral race to reach the cap for donations.
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