Al Jazeera English • June 24, 2026 08:01

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City Democratic primaries

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Democratic socialist candidates backed by New York City mayor win key primaries, ousting two sitting congressmen.

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Sun 21:00 - The Hill

Democratic socialists roar back into spotlight with LA, DC races

Tue 07:00 - Fox News

Democrats' new-wave socialists are winning primaries but face a harsh reality in general elections

Tue 10:00 - The Hill

Democratic socialists battle progressives in New York House primaries

Wed 01:10 - The Hill

Torres easily avoids progressive upset in New York House primary

Wed 01:51 - The Hill

Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate

Wed 02:47 - Washington Examiner

Mamdani-backed socialist beats Espaillat in victory for New York City mayor

Wed 05:09 - Washington Examiner

A big night for Mamdani as socialists keep winning Democratic primaries

Wed 05:43 - Washington Post

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep House primaries in NYC. See live results.

Wed 08:01 - Al Jazeera English

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City Democratic primaries

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Fox News

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07:00

Democrats' new-wave socialists are winning primaries but face a harsh reality in general elections

Democrats are lurching left as self-proclaimed socialists like Zohran Mamdani and Janeese Lewis George win big in blue cities across America.

The Hill

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01:51

Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate

Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) in the Democratic primary for his House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects, notching a win for New York City’s …

01:10

Torres easily avoids progressive upset in New York House primary

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is projected to win his primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District, overcoming a challenge from the left, according to Decision Desk HQ. Torres, who has …

10:00

Democratic socialists battle progressives in New York House primaries

A pair of Democratic House primaries in New York City are pitting liberals against leftists as a pair of democratic socialists battle against progressive candidates Tuesday. Democratic socialist candidates Claire …

21:00

Democratic socialists roar back into spotlight with LA, DC races

Democratic socialists are back in the spotlight after notching two high-profile mayoral primary victories in major cities this month. In Washington, D.C., this past week, progressive Democrat Janeese Lewis George …

Washington Examiner

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05:09

A big night for Mamdani as socialists keep winning Democratic primaries

The socialist takeover of the Democratic Party continues apace after candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept their primaries Tuesday night. It was a stunning rebuke to the …

02:47

Mamdani-backed socialist beats Espaillat in victory for New York City mayor

Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier upset a top House Democrat during New York’s Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District on Tuesday night, notching a significant victory for Mayor Zohran …

Washington Post

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05:43

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep House primaries in NYC. See live results.

Three left-wing hopefuls backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their races, including two who unseated incumbents.