The GOP is eager to name Mamdani the leader of the Democratic Party. Many Democrats say Spanberger and Sherrill are more representative.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dodged a question on whether the self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is the future of the Democratic Party.

Although neither endorsed Zohran Mamdani’s run for mayor, former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden praised his “moral compass” and influence on the party in congratulatory calls after his win Tuesday,

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Wednesday that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is a new leader of the Democratic Party by virtue of winning his race on Tuesday. In an interview on CNN’s “The Source,

There are many receptions to choose from at Somos, and Mamdani made a statement with his pick: an outdoor gathering co-hosted by District Council 37 — the city’s public employees union, which supported him in the election over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo — and state Attorney General Letitia James, who also embraced the upstart’s candidacy.

Democrats resurged across the country on Tuesday, and New York was no exception. Voters didn’t just elect a socialist mayor in New York City. They also voted in progressive candidates in several of the state’s largest cities,

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) reacted to Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral race during an interview with CNN's Abby Phillip, saying the Democratic Party "cannot last much longer" if it continues to deny the future by undermining diverse new leaders.

A diverse but younger-skewing crowd filled the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn with enthusiasm, dancing to hip hop and celebrating the socialist's win.

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticized Democratic Party leadership for not endorsing New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.