https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/2...-Mayoral-Race/
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Lessons from NYC for the NDP
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to rebuilding a party. But Mamdani’s victory in New York City offers some useful steps forward for the federal NDP.
Lesson 1: Speak plainly about the issues of the day
Mamdani’s campaign was unambiguous; he said what he meant and meant what he said. Voters may not have agreed with every policy, but they responded to his unapologetic authenticity.
At a time when politics is often dominated by platitudes, Mamdani stood out for his conviction and plainspoken solutions.
Lesson 2: Organize before you advertise
Trust is earned on the ground, not through airwaves. Mamdani’s campaign succeeded because it prioritized local, sustained organizing over polished messaging.
For the NDP, that means strengthening riding associations, training volunteers and empowering community leaders well before the next election begins.
Real engagement starts long before the campaign signs go up.
Lesson 3: Let the leadership race be open and participatory
This race shouldn’t be fast-tracked. It should be a time to engage members, welcome a range of candidates and spark debate about where the party goes next.
The process should reflect the democratic values the NDP stands for.
Lesson 4: Show up for people who stopped showing up
Many voters didn’t turn against the NDP so much as they stopped seeing the party show up in their communities, especially on federal issues.
Over time, the NDP’s presence has become more centralized, its messaging more tightly managed, and its reach more limited outside traditional strongholds.
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Found this article from July, 2025.
Mamdani successfully elected in NY.
Perhaps the NDP can learn from his election campaign. More importantly, will be interesting to see how well New York does under his leadership. Might be telling for what we could expect in Canada if the NDP is elected or has more influence on the government like it has in the past.