Zohran Mamdani, New York 'kingmaker'
Congressional candidates Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander, and Claire Valdez, each backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, won their primaries Tuesday night. The media have confirmed the socialist mayor’s status as a “kingmaker” in New York politics.
TL;DR
- Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander, and Claire Valdez, endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, won their congressional primaries.
- The media have labeled Mayor Mamdani a "kingmaker" in New York politics.
- Brad Lander defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, overcoming endorsements from Hakeem Jeffries and Kathy Hochul.
- Darializa Avila Chevalier narrowly won against Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
- Claire Valdez will succeed Rep. Nydia Velazquez, having expressed pride in serving the "Commie Corridor."