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Hakeem Jeffries-backed candidates lose key races — more socialists to join Democratic leader in Congress

She won the 13th District primary and declined to commit to supporting Jeffries as Democratic leader.

Hakeem Jeffries-backed candidates lose key races — more socialists to join Democratic leader in Congress
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
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Three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won New York Democratic congressional primaries, defeating two candidates backed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The results could complicate Jeffries’ effort to retain party leadership, the article says.

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

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House candidate who defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in New York’s 10th District primary

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ALSO MENTIONED  Jumaane Williams, New York public advocate cited as part of the coalition supporting Antonio Reynoso; Tish James, New York attorney general cited as part of the coalition supporting Antonio Reynoso; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who endorsed the three winning candidates

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Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win New York City Democratic Primaries

Mamdani-backed candidates won New York City congressional primaries, and Darializa Avila Chevalier was among the winners. Center outlets treat the results as part of broader political coverage, while also raising a debate over representation and gentrification. Right-leaning outlets frame the wins as a challenge to Hakeem Jeffries’ leadership and note Avila Chevalier did not commit to supporting him.

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