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Mamdani-backed candidates win Democratic congressional primaries in New York
Three candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani swept to victory in Democratic congressional primaries on Tuesday, showing that the coalition which powered the New York City mayor to a surprising victory last year is gaining strength. Some of the city’s most established political figures were toppled in races that highlighted divisions within the party over ideology, Israel and immigration. Former New York City comptroller Brad Lander defeated two-term Congressman Dan Goldman in New York’s 10th...
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PBS NewsHour
· Jun 24, 2026
Progressive victories signal mood of some Democratic voters ahead of midterms
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.
Talking Points Memo
· Jun 24, 2026
Mamdani Poised to Send Three Allies to Congress
Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — Claire Valdez (NY-7), Brad Lander (NY-10) and Darializa Avila Chevalier...
Novara Media
· Jun 30, 2026
Zohran Mamdani is Rattling the Capitalist Democratic Party
Zohran Mamdani has taken on establishment Democrats across New York primaries – and won with candidates that are anti-ICE and critical of Israel. On Novara Live, Barry Malone says it’s “huge” that candidates to the left of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could win places in congress.
Real Clear Politics
· Jun 29, 2026
Democrats Drifting Further Left Is a Warning for USA
Democratic Socialists of America candidates just won major New York primaries with Mayor Mamdani's backing, even as some Democrats sound the alarm.
The Hill
· Jun 24, 2026
Mamdani's pick set to replace Velázquez in House after New York primary win
New York Assemblywoman Claire Valdez is projected to win a competitive House Democratic primary in New York, according to Decision Desk HQ. The 7th Congressional District primary was a bitter fight that divided voters in one of the city’s most progressive pockets. Valdez was backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic...
Washington Examiner
· Jun 26, 2026
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 options grow after socialist wins in New York
The Democratic Socialists of America‘s shocking wins in New York‘s primaries not only solidified its growing power among the Democratic base but also fueled speculation that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) could mount a successful run for higher office. Two DSA-aligned candidates, backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, took down incumbent Democrats Tuesday night []
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Related coverage for "Mamdani-backed candidates win Democratic congressional primaries in New York": PBS NewsHour — Progressive victories signal mood of some Democratic voters ahead of midterms. Talking Points Memo — Mamdani Poised to Send Three Allies to Congress. Novara Media — Zohran Mamdani is Rattling the Capitalist Democratic Party. Real Clear Politics — Democrats Drifting Further Left Is a Warning for USA. The Hill — Mamdani's pick set to replace Velázquez in House after New York primary win. Washington Examiner — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 options grow after socialist wins in New York