Mamdani’s surprising lead begs the question
Politico, Sept. 9 showed Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist, taking a “big lead in NYC mayoral race” with 46% of voters saying they’d support him for the city’s top seat. On Sept. 17, Mamdani received an official endorsement from NYC governor Kathy Hochul.
So, what does Mamdani need to become NYC’s first-ever Democratic Socialist mayor?
Our October 2025 Socionomist reveals the one determining factor as to whether the party’s leaders have gained prominence – or fallen out of favor — since the Socialist Party of America was founded in 1901. Mamdani’s fate will likely be decided in kind.
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