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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-09 08:01 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 15:15 EST
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# Mamdani says he has met with labor leaders on 2028 race

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday he has met with national labor leaders about the 2028 race. Axios reported he urged unions to consider a progressive candidate.

Section: [Elections](/new-york/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Zohran Mamdani](/new-york/wiki/zohran-mamdani.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/us-news/mamdani-privately-meets-with-powerful-lefty-unions-about-2028-as-he-makes-striking-aoc-admission/), 2026-11-09 08:01 EST: Mamdani privately meets with powerful lefty unions about 2028 — as he makes striking AOC admission
- [amNY](https://www.amny.com/news/mamdani-looks-to-shape-2028-presidential-race/), 2026-11-09 15:15 EST: Mamdani looks to shape 2028 presidential race through talks with labor leaders, weighs in on AOC’s future

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