Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Senator Bernie Sanders publicly endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor before the Democratic primary election on June 24, 2025. The endorsement must be verifiable through official statements from Sanders' office or reputable news sources. If no such endorsement is made by the specified date, the market will resolve to "No."

Background

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and New York State Assemblymember representing the 36th District in Queens, announced his candidacy for New York City mayor in October 2024. He has gained significant grassroots support, raising over $8 million from approximately 18,000 donors citywide, making him the first candidate to reach the maximum funding limit for the June primary. (ny1.com) Mamdani's campaign focuses on progressive policies, including freezing rent increases for stabilized tenants and building 200,000 new units of permanently affordable housing over the next decade. (amny.com)

Senator Bernie Sanders has a history of endorsing progressive candidates in local elections. In 2023, he endorsed Helen Gym in the Philadelphia mayoral race. In 2025, Sanders has been actively involved in national politics, leading the "Fighting Oligarchy" tour alongside Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, drawing large crowds and positioning himself as a key figure in resisting President Donald Trump's administration. (axios.com)

Considerations

As of May 30, 2025, there have been no public statements or reports indicating that Senator Sanders has endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. Given Sanders' active involvement in national politics and his focus on broader issues, it remains uncertain whether he will choose to endorse a candidate in this local election before the primary date.

Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Senator Bernie Sanders publicly endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor before the Democratic primary election on June 24, 2025. The endorsement must be verifiable through official statements from Sanders' office or reputable news sources. If no such endorsement is made by the specified date, the market will resolve to "No."

Background

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and New York State Assemblymember representing the 36th District in Queens, announced his candidacy for New York City mayor in October 2024. He has gained significant grassroots support, raising over $8 million from approximately 18,000 donors citywide, making him the first candidate to reach the maximum funding limit for the June primary. (ny1.com) Mamdani's campaign focuses on progressive policies, including freezing rent increases for stabilized tenants and building 200,000 new units of permanently affordable housing over the next decade. (amny.com)

Senator Bernie Sanders has a history of endorsing progressive candidates in local elections. In 2023, he endorsed Helen Gym in the Philadelphia mayoral race. In 2025, Sanders has been actively involved in national politics, leading the "Fighting Oligarchy" tour alongside Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, drawing large crowds and positioning himself as a key figure in resisting President Donald Trump's administration. (apnews.com)

Considerations

As of May 30, 2025, there have been no public statements or reports indicating that Senator Sanders has endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. Given Sanders' active involvement in national politics and his focus on broader issues, it remains uncertain whether he will choose to endorse a candidate in this local election before the primary date.