CNN's John King reports on how national politics is playing a deeper role in the 2026 New York City mayoral race.
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Why the NYC mayoral race is front and center on a national scale

A Democratic, socialist immigrant could be the next mayor from the city that brought America Donald Trump. CNN’s John King reports.

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CNN's John King reports on how national politics is playing a deeper role in the 2026 New York City mayoral race.
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