House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dodged a question on whether the self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is the future of the Democratic Party.

Zohran Mamdani, 34, is the projected winner of New York City's race for mayor in a contest that rallied young voters and sparked debate about the future direction of the Democratic Party.

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By Maria Tsvetkova NEW YORK (Reuters) -When Zohran Mamdani finished his victory speech late Tuesday after winning the New York City mayoral race, a small crowd gathered around a man with blonde, curly hair who had watched the candidate with a satisfied smile from a corner of the stage.

Zohran Mamdani won a contentious election that gained worldwide attention and drew droves of voters from brownstone Brooklyn to suburban Staten Island.

Supporters at The Treasury in Syracuse listen Tuesday night as Sharon Owens talks about her win in the mayor’s race. (Dennis Nett photo)

N.Y., took several question on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, addressing whether he thinks the self-proclaimed socialist is the future of the party. (Credit: Pool)

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg said Wednesday that the Democratic Party must step aside to let candidates "shine" after recent wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York elections.