The Mayor's Advantage: Why a City Leader Should Be Our Next President The 2028 presidential election has one notable void in its field of contenders: no mayor has thrown their hat into the ring.
Mayors, however, are not immune to national politics. Instead, they often possess a distinct combination of skills that would serve them well in the Oval Office.
Take Mayor Zohran Mamdani's New York City as an example. Under his leadership, potholes have been filled, scaffolding has been removed, and the rich are being taxed accordingly.