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Mamdani took a risk by backing left wing allies in NY's Congressional primaries. It paid off.

Darializa Avila Chevalier narrowly defeated Adriano Espaillat in an upset backed by Mamdani.

Mamdani took a risk by backing left wing allies in NY's Congressional primaries. It paid off.
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s three preferred candidates won their congressional primaries, including challengers who defeated three incumbents. The results strengthened Mamdani’s influence in city politics, though they were unofficial.

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

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House candidate who defeated incumbent Dan Goldman in the 10th District Democratic primary

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House candidate who won the 7th District Democratic primary with Mamdani’s backing

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

Bernie Sanders
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Timothy J. Walz
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota governor whose words Mamdani paraphrased

Incumbent representative defeated by Brad Lander in the 10th District primary

Incumbent representative defeated by Darializa Avila Chevalier in the 13th District primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who campaigned for and endorsed the winning candidates; Bill de Blasio, Former New York City mayor mentioned for comparison; Eric Adams, Former New York City mayor mentioned for comparison; Michael Bloomberg, Former New York City mayor mentioned for comparison

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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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