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NY primary tests Mamdani's pull and Israel as a campaign issue

Valdez has made Israel and AIPAC a campaign issue in her race against Antonio Reynoso.

NY primary tests Mamdani's pull and Israel as a campaign issue
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New York City’s congressional primaries are being framed as a test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influence and of how Israel and AIPAC resonate with Democratic voters. The article examines three races involving candidates he endorsed and the candidates they face.

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Brooklyn Borough President and candidate facing Claire Valdez

Representative facing Brad Lander in the 10th Congressional District primary

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Claire Valdez Wins New York Democratic Primary

Claire Valdez won the Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District after receiving Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement. Outlets also report that other Mamdani-backed candidates won New York congressional primaries. Left-leaning outlets present the results as a gain for progressive organizing and a setback for the Democratic establishment, with some stressing Israel-related campaigning. Center outlets report Valdez’s win and treat the broader results as a measure of Mamdani’s influence. Right-leaning outlets frame the wins as a socialist or ideological shift and emphasize concerns about the candidates and implications for Democrats.

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