Stringer, Facing Sexual Harassment Accusation, Loses Key Endorsement

The Working Families Party, a major left-leaning institution, withdrew its backing of Scott Stringer for mayor of New York City.

The Working Families Party, a major left-wing institution, is yanking its support for Scott M. Stringer’s mayoral campaign over an allegation of sexual misconduct, according to someone familiar with the decision. The withdrawal of the endorsement, which is expected to be announced on Friday afternoon, is a critical blow to Mr. Stringer, and complicates his path forward in the mayor’s race in New York City. It may also open doors to other defections from Mr. Stringer, who has run a campaign that heavily emphasizes endorsements. Mr. Stringer, the city comptroller, has sought to be the left-wing standard-bearer in the contest and had gained momentum in recent weeks, in part because of the backing of the Working Families Party. But the sexual misconduct accusation from a former campaign worker, which came to light this week, has sparked an outcry, placing mounting political pressure on the candidate.