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Candidates backed by Vermont's Bernie Sanders sweep House primaries in New York City

Valdez won an open Democratic primary with 56% of the vote.

Candidates backed by Vermont's Bernie Sanders sweep House primaries in New York City
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Progressive candidates backed by Bernie Sanders and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won three Democratic House primaries, including contests against two sitting representatives. The results may test whether their political approach can help Democrats beyond New York City.

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Brooklyn Borough President defeated by Claire Valdez in an open Democratic primary

House Minority Leader whose preferred candidates lost the primaries

Incumbent representative defeated by Brad Lander in the Democratic primary

Incumbent representative defeated by Darializa Avila Chevalier in the Democratic primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Mike Marinella, National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson who criticized the primary results; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who backed the candidates and promoted their progressive approach

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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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