Mamdani-Backed Progressives Oust 3 Democrats in New York Primaries
The victories boost Mamdani’s influence and could nearly double the number of Democratic Socialists of America members in Congress, officials said.
- Three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohrani Mamdani won New York Democratic primaries on Tuesday. Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th district, Darializa Avila Chevalier beat Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 13th, and Claire Valdez topped Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the 7th.
- Earlier in the day, Politico noted that Minority Leader Chuck Schumer had been trying to "stave off the march of Democratic insurgents" backed by Mamdani. The effort failed to contain grassroots mobilization in these solidly Democratic districts.
- Victory margins illustrate the scale of these upsets: Lander led Goldman by 33 points, Valdez led by 20 points, and Chevalier led by 3.5 points. These decisive results underscore a significant shift against entrenched party leadership.
- CNN commentator Van Jones described the results as a "straight-up battle between the establishment and the insurgency." The outcome struck a significant blow to party leadership, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in their New York City stronghold.
- These districts are solidly Democratic, and the nominees are expected to win in the general election. This sweep marks a new era in Democratic Party politics, positioning the insurgent movement as a powerful political machine.
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Zohran Mamdani proves his power in New York House races
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic U.S. House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates. All of them won Tuesday, defeating two incumbents and essentially ensuring that two self-described democratic socialists will be elected to Congress in their deep blue districts.
New York, Maryland, South Carolina and Utah held caucuses ahead of the November congressional elections. In New York, progressive, pro-Palestinian candidates won with the support of Zohran Mamdani, which is also a big confidence boost for the mayor.
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Far-left surge: Mamdani-backed candidates oust Dem establishment incumbents
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City’s socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani did it again. One year after sending political shock waves across the country with his New York City Democratic primary victory on his way to winning election as mayor of the nation’s most populous city, Mamdani tested the limits of his political powers. And he easily passed the test, upending the Democratic Party establishment as a trio of Mamdani-endorse…
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