More than $22 million has been raised to block Zohran Mamdani, with 26 billionaires contributing to his defeat.
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani remains a strong contender in the New York City mayoral race, despite opposition from American elites.
"Billionaires like Bill Ackman and Ronald Lauder have poured millions of dollars into this race because they say we pose an existential threat," Mamdani told supporters. "I am here to admit something, they are right."
According to Forbes, notable contributions include:
Author's summary: Billionaires fund campaign against Mamdani.