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New York primary: Progressives take lead in fight against MAGA

Brad Lander is the progressive challenger in the article’s featured lower Manhattan congressional primary.

New York primary: Progressives take lead in fight against MAGA
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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New York’s June 23 congressional primaries feature progressive challengers against Democratic incumbents. The article spotlights Brad Lander’s challenge to Rep. Daniel Goldman and several other races, including the contest to succeed Rep. Nydia Velázquez.

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Democratic House candidate challenging Rep. Daniel Goldman

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Incumbent representative and target of Brad Lander’s primary challenge

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House candidate seeking to succeed Nydia Velázquez

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose war on Iran is invoked in criticism of Goldman

House candidate seeking to succeed Nydia Velázquez

Bernie Sanders
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Senator endorsing progressive candidates

House candidate opposing Adriano Espaillat

House Minority Leader backing Daniel Goldman

Representative identified as a progressive leader

Incumbent opposed by House candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier

Retiring representative whose seat is being contested

ALSO MENTIONED  Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister referenced in criticism of Goldman’s positions; Kathy Hochul, New York governor backing Daniel Goldman; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor and political ally of Brad Lander

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Brad Lander Wins New York Democratic Congressional Primary

Brad Lander ran in New York’s Democratic congressional primary; coverage published after the vote reports that he won. Left-leaning outlets frame his race as part of a progressive challenge to MAGA. Right-leaning outlets connect his win to concerns about anti-Zionism and progressive influence, while one focuses on his omission from endorsements and a possible Israel divide.

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