Mamdani Emerges as Kingmaker, Pushing His Slate to Primary Sweep | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The wins strengthened Mamdani’s influence as his allies captured key seats and advanced a shared progressive platform focused on Israel policy.
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Progressive victories signal mood of some Democratic voters
Progressive Democrats dominated New York's midterm primary elections in a resounding show of strength for the Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City. All three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their races, two of them ousting sitting congressmen. Geoff Bennett discussed the results with Brigid Bergin, a politics reporter for New York Public Radio.
Mr. Mamdani imposed himself as a "kingisher" whose influence on democrats went beyond municipal politics.
What Democrats’ New York primary results reveal about the Israel-Gaza debate
Democratic congressional primary results in New York City are accelerating the party's debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A trio of candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani all won after harshly criticizing Israel.
Mamdani emerges as kingmaker, pushing his slate to primary sweep | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
NEW YORK >> Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his allies swept a series of congressional primaries in New York City on Tuesday in a remarkable show of strength for the insurgent left that sent shock waves through the Democratic Party.
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