Three New York Democrats backed by Mamdani win House seat primaries; 2 incumbents lose
Two candidates backed by the Democratic Socialist of America won their primaries, a year after the DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani won New York mayor's race.
TL;DR
- Three progressive candidates endorsed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries for House seats.
- Two incumbents, Rep. Dan Goldman and Rep. Adriano Espaillat, were defeated by Mamdani-endorsed candidates.
- Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, secured primary wins.
- Mamdani stated the goal is to elect 'better Democrats' who prioritize working people.
- In another race, Micah Lasher won the primary for an open House seat in Manhattan's 12th District.
- Significant funding from AI-affiliated PACs was observed in the 12th District primary.