Zohran Mamdani canvassers prepare to speak with voters on the Upper East Side on May 21, 2025. But the Mamdani campaign is banking on one thing to set them apart: their ground game. But like many other volunteers, he’s not immune to the pull of something much more tangible — merch. Alex Krales/THE CITYAdvertisementAll Mamdani volunteers receive a “ZetroCard” — it looks like a MetroCard, but with spaces on the back to mark how many times they’ve canvassed. But the voice on the other end is confused: “What?”“I’m here to talk to tenants about Zohran Mamdani?” Sani tries again.
