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With days left in New York City’s fractious mayoral race, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani spoke with Barack Obama, a call his campaign said included “words of support.” Mamdani, who beat Andrew Cuomo in June’s Democratic primary, now faces Cuomo, running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Some top Democrats have hesitated: Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Oct. 24, while Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have not endorsed. Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy backs Cuomo, warning Mamdani’s policies could spread. The contest, with rallies featuring Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, carries national stakes for 2026 House control.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.