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A champion: Mamdani lauds NY Rep. Jerry Nadler on retirement
Mamdani said Jerry Nadler’s decision not to seek re-election marked the end of a career defined by principled progressivism.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 02, Sep 2025
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Zohran Mamdani and Jerry Nadler / Wikipedia
New York Assemblymember and Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani paid tribute to U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler following his announcement to not seek re-election in 2026, highlighting the congressman’s long career and impact on New York politics.
“For more than thirty years, when New Yorkers needed a champion, we have turned to Jerry Nadler – and he has delivered for us time and again,” Mamdani said.
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He cited Nadler’s early support for gay and trans Americans when it was politically unpopular, his opposition to the Iraq War and the Patriot Act, his commitment to first responders and families affected after 9/11, and his leadership in holding the Trump administration accountable.
“Few leaders possess his record of principled progressivism, and fewer can claim to have made such an enduring impact on the fabric of our city,” Mamdani added. He said Congress would be worse off without Nadler’s leadership, but democracy would be stronger for the selflessness that defined his career.
My statement on @RepJerryNadler’s decision not to seek re-election next year. pic.twitter.com/qEebydoFQ5
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) September 2, 2025
Mamdani’s remarks come as he prepares to play a central role in shaping New York’s political future. The Queens Assemblymember rose to national prominence after defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor earlier this year, a contest widely viewed as a generational shift within the party.
Nadler was among the first senior Democrats to endorse Mamdani following his primary victory, signaling support from one of the city’s most established liberal figures to an emerging progressive leader.
Nadler, 78, has served nearly 34 years in Congress and became one of the most prominent liberal voices in Washington, chairing the House Judiciary Committee from 2019 to 2023 and leading two impeachment efforts against President Donald Trump.
His retirement will leave open a powerful seat representing New York’s 12th Congressional District, setting up what is expected to be a competitive primary.
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