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In New York's primaries, progressives face the establishment, and a Kennedy scion seeks office

Espaillat is defending his seat against Mamdani-backed challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier.

In New York's primaries, progressives face the establishment, and a Kennedy scion seeks office
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New York voters are choosing nominees in several competitive congressional primaries, including contests between Democratic incumbents and candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The races highlight divisions between progressive challengers and party-aligned candidates, alongside a Republican contest for Elise Stefanik’s soon-to-be-vacant seat.

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Incumbent facing Darializa Avila Chevalier in a Democratic primary

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Challenger to Goldman in a Democratic primary

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Incumbent facing Brad Lander in a Democratic primary

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Challenger to Espaillat in a Democratic primary

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Democratic candidate in the primary for Nadler’s seat

Democratic candidate in the primary for Nadler’s seat

Republican candidate opposing Constantino

Democratic candidate backed by Mamdani in the race for Velázquez’s seat

Democratic candidate for the seat being vacated by Jerry Nadler

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President who endorsed Constantino

Brooklyn borough president and candidate for Velázquez’s seat

Democratic candidate in the primary for Nadler’s seat

Republican candidate for the seat Stefanik is leaving

Representative retiring from the seat sought by Valdez and Reynoso

Representative leaving the seat contested by Constantino and Smullen

ALSO MENTIONED  Andrew Cuomo, Former governor mentioned in the account of Mamdani and Lander’s prior political alliance; Jerry Nadler, Representative retiring from the seat sought by candidates in a crowded primary; John F. Kennedy, Former president and Schlossberg’s grandfather; Letitia James, New York attorney general who campaigned with Reynoso; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor and endorser of several congressional candidates

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Adriano Espaillat Loses New York Democratic Primary

Adriano Espaillat lost his Democratic primary in New York amid challenges to Democratic incumbents in the city's congressional races. Center outlets tie the result to progressive challenges, debate over pro-Israel politics, and implications for House Democrats and the Hispanic Caucus. Right-leaning outlets frame his loss alongside other Democratic defeats as evidence of party divisions and electoral weakness.

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