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Why Did Unions and the WFP Oppose Last Night’s Electoral Breakthroughs in NYC?

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June 25, 2026

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Why Did Unions and the WFP Oppose Last Night’s Electoral Breakthroughs in NYC? Ray Wed, 06/24/2026 - 20:23

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The Nation

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· Jun 24, 2026

The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won

Joan Walsh And why that’s a good thing. The post The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won appeared first on The Nation.

Washington Examiner

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· 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 []

Jacobin

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· Jul 8, 2026

UAW Region 9A’s Big Risks in NYC’s Elections Paid Off

While most unions played it safe in New York’s recent elections, UAW Region 9A and its director, Brandon Mancilla, took big swings in supporting progressive and socialist insurgent candidates like Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier — and won.

The Real Deal

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· Jun 24, 2026

The primary winners poised to shake up real estate

A new wave of politicians is coming to Albany. The fight to represent New York in the state Senate and Assembly served as a fraught battleground of left-leaning candidates facing off against incumbents. Their wins — particularly those endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America (as well as the Working Families Party) — stand to have an outsized impact on influencing city and state policy on the real estate industry and beyond. While many candidates won by touting progressive DSA/WFP-backed bona fides, a few winners didn’t fit neatly into that mold and one more establishment incumbent []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Truthout

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· Jul 11, 2026

Labor Leaders’ Disconnect From Workers on Palestine Is Showing Up in Elections

Union leadership’s fealty to the Democratic Party puts it on the losing side of NYC’s historic primary elections.

Fox News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Democrats' socialist surge proves America's 250-year fight for freedom isn't over

Democratic Socialists of America swept New York City primaries, creating what one candidate dubbed the Commie Corridor across blue states.

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Related coverage for "Why Did Unions and the WFP Oppose Last Night’s Electoral Breakthroughs in NYC?": The Nation — The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won. Washington Examiner — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 options grow after socialist wins in New York. Jacobin — UAW Region 9A’s Big Risks in NYC’s Elections Paid Off. The Real Deal — The primary winners poised to shake up real estate. Truthout — Labor Leaders’ Disconnect From Workers on Palestine Is Showing Up in Elections. Fox News — Democrats' socialist surge proves America's 250-year fight for freedom isn't over