Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City Democratic primaries (opens original article in a new tab)

Mamdani-backed progressive candidates won major New York City Democratic primaries, defeating two incumbent congressmen and signaling a shift in the party's direction.

• Mamdani-backed candidates won key New York City Democratic primaries, defeating two sitting congressmen
• Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander, supported by mayor Zohran Mamdani, won against establishment-backed rivals
• The primary results signal a shift in New York's Democratic Party towards progressive policies and challenge establishment leaders