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Mamdani’s Left Scores a Primary Sweep
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 3 min
Zohran Mamdani-backed congressional challengers swept key NYC Democratic primaries, toppling Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman while Claire Valdez won an open seat. The results mark a sharp power shift toward the mayor’s DSA-aligned coalition.
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Zohran Mamdani-backed congressional challengers swept key NYC Democratic primaries, toppling Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman while Claire Valdez won an open seat. The results mark a sharp power shift toward the mayor’s DSA-aligned coalition.
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- Mamdani-Backed Candidates Triumph in NYC Democratic Primaries — The City Reporter
The biggest winner of June’s primary election wasn’t even on the ballot. In a trio of hotly contested races, candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the DSA-fueled movement that brought him to Gracie Mansion swept the field in a political trifecta that left mainstream Democrats humbled. Political newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier unseated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a bitter…