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Moderate Dems Aghast Over Mamdani Sweep In NYC Primaries

Espaillat lost his Democratic primary to Darializa Avila Chevalier.

Moderate Dems Aghast Over Mamdani Sweep In NYC Primaries
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026
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New York City Democratic primaries sent Rep. Daniel S. Goldman and Rep. Adriano Espaillat out of Congress, while Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier won their contests. The results prompted commentators to raise concerns about antisemitism and whether the party is welcoming to Jewish people.

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Incumbent representative defeated by Darializa Avila Chevalier in the Democratic primary.

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House candidate who defeated Daniel S. Goldman in the Democratic primary.

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Incumbent representative defeated by Brad Lander in the Democratic primary.

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House candidate who defeated Adriano Espaillat in the Democratic primary.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Fred Guttenberg, Gun-control activist who commented on the results and political rhetoric.; Michael Cohen, MS NOW columnist who commented on the results.; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor whose backing went to the winning candidates.

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Adriano Espaillat Loses New York Democratic Primary

Adriano Espaillat lost his Democratic primary in New York amid challenges to Democratic incumbents in the city's congressional races. Center outlets tie the result to progressive challenges, debate over pro-Israel politics, and implications for House Democrats and the Hispanic Caucus. Right-leaning outlets frame his loss alongside other Democratic defeats as evidence of party divisions and electoral weakness.

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