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Super PACs Flood Democratic Primaries with Millions, Spark Tension

6/23/2026

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Super PACs aired attack ads against Democratic hopeful Cait Conley in New York’s 17th District June 23, exposing meddling.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Adriano Espaillat’s challenger, prompting tension with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Candidate Adrian Boafo in Maryland’s 5th District received over $11 million from crypto and pro-Israel super PACs, outspending 22 progressives.
Former Rep. Ben McAdams in Utah, backed by an AI super PAC, faces opposition that could win his nomination.

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Story summary

Super PACs aired attack ads against Democratic hopeful Cait Conley in New York’s 17th District June 23, exposing meddling.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Adriano Espaillat’s challenger, prompting tension with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Candidate Adrian Boafo in Maryland’s 5th District received over $11 million from crypto and pro-Israel super PACs, outspending 22 progressives.
Former Rep. Ben McAdams in Utah, backed by an AI super PAC, faces opposition that could win his nomination.