New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. Mamdani praised El-Sayed’s emphasis on healthcare and addressing the cost of living as key elements of his campaign.

In response to Republican claims branding El-Sayed as a “mini Mamdani,” the mayor rejected the comparison with humor, stating, “he can lift a lot more than I can.”

This endorsement highlights El-Sayed’s rising profile in Democratic politics and the ongoing partisan discourse surrounding his candidacy.

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