Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if, by the end of the 2025 New York City mayoral election, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) publicly endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor. The endorsement must be verifiable through reputable news sources or official statements from AOC's office. If no such endorsement is made by the election's conclusion, the market will resolve to "No."

Background

Zohran Mamdani, a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 36th district in Queens, announced his candidacy for the 2025 New York City mayoral election on October 23, 2024. (en.wikipedia.org) He is affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and has received endorsements from several DSA-affiliated legislators, including state Senators Jabari Brisport and Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Members Claire Valdez, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Marcela Mitaynes, and Sarahana Shrestha. (cityandstateny.com)

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also a DSA member, has previously endorsed progressive candidates in New York City elections. In 2021, she endorsed Maya Wiley for mayor, emphasizing the need for a city that serves working people rather than the wealthy. (theguardian.com)

As of May 13, 2025, there is no public record of AOC endorsing Zohran Mamdani for the upcoming mayoral election.

Considerations

• Political Alignment: Both AOC and Mamdani share progressive platforms and DSA affiliation, which may influence a potential endorsement.

• Timing of Endorsements: AOC's previous endorsements have been announced closer to election dates, suggesting that any potential endorsement of Mamdani may occur as the election approaches.

• Impact of Endorsement: AOC's endorsement could significantly influence the mayoral race, given her prominence and influence within progressive circles.

Traders should monitor official statements from AOC and reputable news outlets for any developments regarding endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.

• Update 2025-05-15 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): A joint endorsement by AOC that includes other candidates will lead to a Yes resolution if Zohran Mamdani is mentioned by name as one of the endorsed candidates.