Washington Examiner Senior Reporter Salena Zito said Monday the Democratic National Committee is trying not to get “entrenched” in the New York City mayoral election, as doing so could spell trouble for the party’s chances in 2026.

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is the lead candidate in the Big Apple’s election next month, though DNC members are voicing frustration at DNC Chairman Ken Martin for not doing more to support him.