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Mamdani Endorses Progressives, Jeffries Backs Incumbents in Primary

6/22/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements have turned primaries into a battle between progressives and Democratic establishment.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani backs Brad Lander (10th) and Darializa Avila Chevalier (13th) while Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries backs incumbent Dan Goldman and incumbent Adriano Espaillat.
Emerson College shows Brad Lander leading Dan Goldman 57 % to 23 %.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to endorse a challenge to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, saying it could jeopardize goals Albany.

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Story summary

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements have turned primaries into a battle between progressives and Democratic establishment.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani backs Brad Lander (10th) and Darializa Avila Chevalier (13th) while Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries backs incumbent Dan Goldman and incumbent Adriano Espaillat.
Emerson College shows Brad Lander leading Dan Goldman 57 % to 23 %.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to endorse a challenge to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, saying it could jeopardize goals Albany.