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Analysts Decry Overhyped Progressive Wins in Primaries

6/25/2026

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Analysts say social-media hype overstated progressive victories in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries.
Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, with three of his endorsed candidates also winning primaries.
Ben McAdams beat Nate Blouin by over 30 points in Utah’s new district.
Adrian Boafo won Maryland’s 5th District nomination after a race that drew roughly $10 million to $11 million in outside spending.
Ritchie Torres defeated Michael Blake without a mayoral endorsement.

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Analysts say social-media hype overstated progressive victories in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries.
Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, with three of his endorsed candidates also winning primaries.
Ben McAdams beat Nate Blouin by over 30 points in Utah’s new district.
Adrian Boafo won Maryland’s 5th District nomination after a race that drew roughly $10 million to $11 million in outside spending.
Ritchie Torres defeated Michael Blake without a mayoral endorsement.