Zohran Mamdani endorsed by Brooklyn pastor who previously backed Andrew Cuomo
Democratic mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani picked up an endorsement Tuesday from a Brooklyn pastor who previously supported Andrew Cuomo in the race for City Hall.
The Mamdani endorsement from Bishop Orlando Findlayter, whose congregation is in East Flatbush, could help Mamdani make inroads with Black, socially conservative Democrats, a constituency from which he’s had some difficulties securing support.
Findlayter was seen as instrumental in lining up African-American support for ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio in the 2013 election.
In an appearance Tuesday afternoon with Mamdani, the pastor said he’s backing him this year in large part due to Mamdani’s commitment to make the city more affordable.
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