The endorsement is the first in a contested Senate primary by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this year, in a state that Democrats believe they must hold this fall to win a Senate majority.
Kamala Harris is reportedly reaching out to Zohran Mamdani, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and pro-Palestinian activists as speculation mounts over a possible 2028 presidential campaign, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans.
Vice President JD Vance predicted that Bronx and Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will be the top Democrat in 2028, dismissing some of the other rumored contenders as overrated.