GOP group ties vulnerable Democrats to socialist Mamdani in campaign ad

Published July 18, 2025 4:50pm ET



The House GOP’s campaign arm is seeking to oust four Democratic lawmakers in competitive districts by linking them to Zohran Mamdani, who is campaigning to become New York City’s first socialist mayor. 

The National Republican Congressional Committee on Friday launched a new digital advertising campaign targeting Reps. Laura Gillen (D-NY), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), and Josh Riley (D-NY), who all represent districts in New York considered vulnerable to GOP challenges. 

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