BURSTHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said he had a “constructive meeting” with Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani in Brooklyn on Friday.
The meeting, which took place in Jeffries’ home district, last an hour, according to Jeffries’ spokesperson Justin Chermol.
“The meeting between Leader Jeffries and Assemblyman Mamdani was constructive, candid and community-centered, with a particular focus on affordability,” Chermol said, adding that the two also discussed public safety, rising antisemitism, gentrification and the importance of Democrats taking back the House majority in 2026.
“They agreed to reconvene shortly, alongside other members of the New York City congressional delegation and a few high-level community leaders,” he added.
Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) have not yet endorsed Mamdani following his primary win last month. While the New York State Assembly member enjoys support among the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, he has faced skepticism from moderate members of the party.
Mamdani has been working to consolidate support from Democrats ahead of the general election, where he will run against sitting Mayor Eric Adams and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who are both running as independents. Republican Curtis Silwa is also in the race.
The Democratic nominee was in Washington on Wednesday for a closed-door breakfast hosted by progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). A number of House Democrats in attendance praised the state lawmaker following the event including Reps. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.).
Meanwhile Republicans have sought to tie Democrats to Mamdani.
On Friday, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) rolled out a digital ad campaign tying Mamdani to New York Reps. Josh Riley (D), Laura Gillen (D), Tom Suozzi (D), and New Jersey Rep. Nellie Pou (D). All four members potentially face competitive reelection bids next year.