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Dems stunned after anti-Israel, anti-capitalist socialists sweep NYC primaries: 'The dancing days of the dirtbag left'

Claire Valdez defeated Antonio Reynoso in the 7th District by more than 20 points.

Dems stunned after anti-Israel, anti-capitalist socialists sweep NYC primaries: 'The dancing days of the dirtbag left'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
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Three socialist-backed candidates won New York City House primaries, prompting criticism from Democratic figures who said the results showed the party was shifting left. The article reports Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez defeating incumbents or other rivals.

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House candidate who won the Democratic primary in New York’s 7th District

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House candidate who won the Democratic primary in New York’s 10th District

Lander's version of this story ↗

House candidate who won the Democratic primary in New York’s 13th District

Avila Chevalier's version of this story ↗

Representative who described the election night as tough

Brooklyn Borough President defeated by Claire Valdez in the 7th District primary

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who criticized the winning candidates and Zohran Mamdani

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Representative mentioned in an anonymous Democrat’s comparison

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president referenced in a quotation about Chevalier’s old social-media post

Representative defeated by Brad Lander in the 10th District primary

Representative defeated by Darializa Avila Chevalier in the 13th District primary

Representative who called for Democrats to organize against extremists on the right and left

ALSO MENTIONED  Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who backed the winning candidates

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Valdez, Lander and Avila Chevalier Win New York City Democratic Primaries

Valdez, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier won New York Democratic congressional primaries; all three were backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Valdez won the primary for the open seat Nydia Velázquez is leaving. Left-leaning outlets cast the wins as progressive momentum challenging the Democratic establishment, with one article also examining an antiwar split. Center outlets focus on Mamdani’s influence and what the results signal for the party, alongside other primary races. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the winners’ socialist identity and frame the results as a setback for party leaders or a troubling expansion of socialist influence.

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