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NYC Mayor Boosts Progressives, Unseats House Incumbents

6/25/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his popularity to reshape NYC Democratic primaries, aiding progressive challengers.
His endorsements helped Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez defeat incumbents Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat.
At Valdez’s victory party, attendees booed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and chanted “You’re next!”.
Republicans warned that every House Democrat now answers to radicals, citing progressive wins in D.C., Los Angeles and Maine.

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Story summary

Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his popularity to reshape NYC Democratic primaries, aiding progressive challengers.
His endorsements helped Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez defeat incumbents Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat.
At Valdez’s victory party, attendees booed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and chanted “You’re next!”.
Republicans warned that every House Democrat now answers to radicals, citing progressive wins in D.C., Los Angeles and Maine.