NYC Mayor Mamdani Backs Governor Hochul’s Reelection Bid

Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul
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By Nacha Cattan and Laura Nahmias

February 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM UTC

Updated on

February 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM UTC

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has backed the state’s governor, Kathy Hochul, in her reelection bid, a key endorsement from one of the most influential progressive voices in the nation.

Mamdani made the announcement in a column in The Nation on Thursday, saying the governor’s decision to work with him to advance free childcare programs helped convinced him to endorse her.