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Mayor Mamdani Drops Matching Funds | New York City News
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is already launching his reelection campaign—three years ahead of schedule—and has made a bold move: skipping the city’s matching funds program that helped him win his first term. By opting out, he’s removing spending caps to compete with expected outside spending, allowing donors to contribute up to $4,350 instead of the $2,500 limit. While this strategy aims to level the playing field against massive opposition ad buys, critics say it undermines the grassroots model that empowered everyday New Yorkers and energized young donors. Good government groups are disappointed…
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