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Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates sweep in New York primaries, but Hakeem Jeffries says they 'aren't going to reshape who we are as House Democrats'

Lander defeated incumbent Daniel S. Goldman in the 10th District primary.

Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates sweep in New York primaries, but Hakeem Jeffries says they 'aren't going to reshape who we are as House Democrats'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Mamdani-backed candidates won three New York Democratic primaries, including Brad Lander’s defeat of incumbent Daniel S. Goldman. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the results would not reshape the party, amid divisions over its direction and positions on Israel.

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House candidate who defeated Daniel S. Goldman in the New York 10th District Democratic primary

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House Minority Leader responding to the primary results

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Representative defeated in the New York 10th District Democratic primary

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Assemblymember who won the 12th District race to succeed Jerry Nadler

Assemblywoman and House candidate who defeated Antonio Reynoso

House candidate defeated in the 12th District primary

Donald Trump
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President who criticized Goldman after the primary loss

Brooklyn Borough President defeated in the 7th District primary

Conservative lawyer and House candidate in the 12th District race

Bernie Sanders
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Senator who backed Brad Lander

House candidate who defeated Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District primary

Representative defeated in the 13th District primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor whose endorsements shaped the primary contests; Jerry Nadler, Congressman whose seat Lasher won the race to succeed; John F. Kennedy, Former president, identified as Jack Schlossberg’s grandfather; Kathy Hochul, Governor mentioned as an opponent of Mamdani’s endorsements

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Mamdani-Endorsed Candidates Win New York Congressional Primaries

Outlets agree that Brad Lander, endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, defeated Rep. Daniel Goldman in the 10th District Democratic primary; other Mamdani-backed candidates also won New York congressional primaries. Left-leaning outlets present the results as progressive victories over party establishment politics, with particular attention to pro-Israel lobbying. Center outlets largely frame the wins as a test of Mamdani’s influence and Democratic Party direction, while some focus on Israel-related politics. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the gains as a challenge to Democratic leaders and scrutinize the candidates’ socialist labels and positions on Israel.

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