Mamdani’s socialist movement scores major wins in New York power shift (opens original article in a new tab)

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's progressive allies achieved significant victories in Democratic congressional primaries by defeating incumbent lawmakers, signaling a shift in the party's direction and challenging establishment figures.

• Mamdani's allies defeated two House members in New York primaries
• Candidates supported by Mamdani focused on progressive policies like abolishing ICE and criticizing Israel's Gaza actions
• The results challenged Democratic establishment figures like Hakeem Jeffries and highlighted ideological divisions