Mamdani Won on Housing. Will Democrats Follow His Lead?

马姆达尼在住房问题上获胜。民主党人会跟随他的步伐吗?

WSJ What’s News

2026-06-21

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept into office with a campaign focused on costs and a promise to freeze rents on rent-regulated apartments. That pledge unnerved landlords who own buildings with expensive debt and face higher costs for insurance, utilities and other expenses. Ahead of primary elections this Tuesday, Mamdani has endorsed like-minded candidates with similarly progressive ideas for how to address the cost of housing. That has sometimes put them and Mamdani at odds with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on an issue they all hope will resonate with voters in November.  Host Sabrina Siddiqui speaks with Mayor Mamdani and explains how tenants and landlords are viewing his policy proposals in The Cost-of-Living Election, Part 4. Listen to previous episodes in the series: Tariffs’ Messy Reality: The Cost-of-Living Election | Part 1: Ohio Inflation Is the GOP’s Problem Now. Will Voters Look Past It? How a Health Insurance Shortfall in Georgia Could Play Out in the Midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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