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New York's Democratic primary winners: Letters

Readers criticize Lander and accuse him of associating with people they say are hostile to Jewish people.

New York's Democratic primary winners: Letters
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
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A New York Post letters page collects readers’ reactions to Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander winning Democratic primaries, with correspondents criticizing the candidates and Democratic leaders in sharply partisan terms.

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Brad Lander D · NY
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This story reports what happened without casting Lander in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Lander’s record.

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Democratic House candidate and primary winner criticized in readers’ letters

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Democratic House candidate and primary winner criticized in readers’ letters

Avila Chevalier's version of this story ↗

Democratic House candidate and primary winner criticized in readers’ letters

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator mentioned in a letter criticizing Democratic leaders

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President mentioned in a letter about the coming election

House minority leader criticized by letter writers

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader criticized by letter writers

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