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Mayor Dismisses Constitution Rewrite; Endorsed Candidates Win Primary

6/29/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani laughed off a plan to rewrite the Constitution, said he will not seek an amendment to run for president, and will focus on duties.
His three endorsed candidates—Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier—won their New York City primary races.
Avila Chevalier advocated abolishing prisons and borders and criticized the American flag and President Joe Biden.
Mamdani said prisons exist and safety is not up for debate.

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Story summary

Mayor Zohran Mamdani laughed off a plan to rewrite the Constitution, said he will not seek an amendment to run for president, and will focus on duties.
His three endorsed candidates—Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier—won their New York City primary races.
Avila Chevalier advocated abolishing prisons and borders and criticized the American flag and President Joe Biden.
Mamdani said prisons exist and safety is not up for debate.