Socialist mayor Mamdani backs Hochul in move that could reshape New York governor race

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is getting a big boost from the left flank of her party as she seeks re-election this year, thanks to the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Mamdani, the socialist mayor of the nation's most populous city, on Thursday endorsed Hochul, saying, "I have come to trust Governor Hochul as someone willing to engage in an honest dialogue that leads to results New Yorkers deserve leaders who believe in transformation."

The endorsement by Mamdani — who...