Fox News • June 25, 2026 18:09

Mamdani-backed socialist wins in New York expose growing rift between Democratic establishment, insurgent left

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Mamdani-backed democratic socialist candidates defeat mainstream Democrats in New York primaries, doubling DSA-aligned members in the next Congress.

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Wed 01:30 - Fox News

Mamdani-backed socialist prevails in crowded primary to replace retiring rep

Wed 20:09 - Washington Post

Democratic socialist won N.Y. primary despite scrutiny over inflammatory posts

Thu 16:23 - Washington Examiner

Over 30 socialists have won primaries this year

Thu 16:24 - Washington Examiner

Van Hollen endorses leftist el Sayed in Michigan after socialist primary sweep in New York

Thu 18:09 - Fox News

Mamdani-backed socialist wins in New York expose growing rift between Democratic establishment, insurgent left

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Fox News

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01:30

Mamdani-backed socialist prevails in crowded primary to replace retiring rep

Claire Valdez won the Democratic nomination in New York's 7th Congressional District, defeating a crowded primary field for the seat Velázquez vacated.

Washington Examiner

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16:24

Van Hollen endorses leftist el Sayed in Michigan after socialist primary sweep in New York

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) endorsed leftist Democrat Abdul el Sayed in his run to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) in Michigan. Van Hollen is now the second sitting …

16:23

Over 30 socialists have won primaries this year

Candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America have scored victories in 35 primary elections so far this year, including upsets against entrenched incumbents.  The DSA has backed 150 candidates …

Washington Post

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20:09

Democratic socialist won N.Y. primary despite scrutiny over inflammatory posts

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a first-time candidate who unseated a House Democrat, has spent years advocating for Palestinians.