Mamdani’s big bet pays off in New York: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:27:20 GMT

New York City Zohran Mamdani’s (D) gamble in a series of House primary contests on Tuesday paid off, with all three of his picks clinching wins. Democratic socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by Mamdani, cruised to victory, with Avila Chevalier notably ousting Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.). Former mayoral candidate Brad Lander, a progressive with Mamdani’s endorsement, also handily defeated Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.). These three races put him at odds with key...

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Left: 'Again! I'm speaking!' CNN pundit explodes during fiery debate with right-winger — www.rawstory.com
Center-Left: Socialists Are Setting the Agenda in New York City — www.theintercept.com
Center-Left: Jeffries downplays clash with Mamdani over New York primaries — www.axios.com
Center-Left: "Huge defeat": Democrats left reeling after socialist "earthquake" in New York — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Rep. Dan Goldman unseated by Mamdani-backed Brad Lander — www.axios.com
Center-Right: Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate — thehill.com
Right: NYC Councilman Urges Probe of Mamdani for Giving an Official Vehicle, Security to Fellow Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier for Primary Campaign’s Final Days — freebeacon.com
Right: Mamdani ally Brad Lander upsets Democrat Rep. Daniel Goldman in New York primary — www.washingtontimes.com

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