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Mamdani-backed 3 candidates projected to sweep NY Democratic House primaries

Chevalier was projected to win the primary against incumbent Representative Adriano Espaillat.

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Three candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win Democratic House primaries, including two challenging incumbent representatives. CNN described the contests as an early test of Mamdani’s influence and a sign of ideological divisions within the party.

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Democratic House candidate in New York's 13th District, projected to win the primary

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Democratic House candidate in New York's 10th District, projected to win the primary

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Democratic House candidate in New York's 7th District, projected to win the primary

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House candidate defeated by Claire Valdez in the open 7th District primary

Incumbent representative challenged by Brad Lander

Incumbent representative challenged by Darializa Avila Chevalier

Retiring representative who backed Antonio Reynoso as her preferred successor

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Darializa Avila Chevalier Wins New York Democratic Primary

Outlets agree Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s Democratic congressional primary after receiving Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support. Left-leaning outlets cast the results as a progressive movement’s gain and, in some coverage, a rebuke to pro-Israel politics. Center outlets often treat them as a measure of Mamdani’s influence, though some stress implications for the party or pro-Israel Democrats. Right-leaning outlets foreground the winners’ socialist identity, Chevalier’s past statements, and risks to Democratic leadership.

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