As city elections approach, political watchers are carefully eyeing Bronx-Queens U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in anticipation of a possible mayoral endorsement. Her backing could be a decisive factor for a progressive candidate hoping to gain ground on the current frontrunner, former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Ocasio-Cortez has reportedly met with City Comptroller Brad Lander and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani in recent weeks but has not announced whom she will endorse, or whether she intends to endorse at all. The Bronx Times reached out to Ocasio-Cortez’s office and has not yet heard back.
