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Moderate Dems Aghast Over Mamdani Sweep In NYC Primaries

Goldman lost his Democratic primary to Brad Lander.

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 Brad Lander in the Democratic primary.

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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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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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Brad Lander Defeats Daniel Goldman in New York Democratic Primary

Brad Lander defeated Rep. Daniel Goldman in New York’s 10th District Democratic primary. Left-leaning outlets present the contest as part of progressives’ fight against MAGA and associate Goldman with special interests and right-wing causes. Center outlets largely report the result and candidates’ differences, with some attention to Israel and concerns raised about antisemitism and Jewish inclusion. Right-leaning outlets frame Lander’s win as a progressive or socialist gain and emphasize Goldman’s anti-Trump role and disputes over Israel.

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