Power & Politics: Mayor Mamdani’s primary election impact; the rise of young voters
This week on Power & Politics, News 12's Heather Fordham discusses Zohran Mamdani’s influence on the primaries, the growing impact of young voters, and the future of TPS protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
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In this week's episode of Power and Politics, News 12's Heather Fordham breaks down how Mayor Zohran Mamdani influenced voters ahead of the primary elections. Christopher Malone, of the Consortium for Worker Education, discussed how Mamdani's progressive and democratic socialist message resonated with voters, extending the movement's success beyond races in which Mamdani himself ran.
Young voters are making a big difference in shaping the political landscape of New York City. News 12 spoke with Jadel Munguia of the New York City Campaign Finance Board about voter turnout trends and the increasing role younger voters are playing in shaping local elections.
The Supreme Court is now allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for people from Haiti and Syria in the United States. Lawmakers tried to pass a bill to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to 2029. The bill did not move forward in the Senate.
