Republican Leader Condemns Election of NYC Mayor Amid Far-Left Agenda Concerns

The chair of the Republican National Committee criticized Democrats for electing Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, warning that voters will “hold them accountable” in the 2026 midterms. Joe Gruters released a statement following Mamdani’s victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, calling it proof of the party’s shift toward extremism.

“Democrats have officially handed New York City over to a self-proclaimed communist, and hardworking families will be the ones paying the price,” Gruters said in the statement. He accused Mamdani of promoting policies that would “push businesses out, drain taxpayers dry, and drive one of America’s greatest cities into lawlessness.”

Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, has advocated for government control over housing through rent “socialization,” a citywide wealth tax, and municipal takeover of utilities. He also supports cutting police funding, replacing traditional law enforcement with “community justice councils,” and expanding taxpayer-funded benefits to undocumented immigrants. His “economic democracy” plan includes city-owned banks, guaranteed jobs, and worker-run cooperatives.

Gruters accused the Democratic Party of abandoning common sense by embracing Mamdani’s agenda, stating, “Next year, Democrats will be held accountable by voters for embracing Mamdani’s far-left agenda and the consequences it will bring.”

Mamdani defeated Cuomo with over 50% of the vote, while Cuomo received nearly 42% with 90% of precincts reporting. Republican Curtis Sliwa finished third with 7%.