Mamdani-backed candidates score primary wins in New York City
Zohran Mamdani gains power as his backed candidates sweep New York primaries See how these wins are reshaping Democratic influence in NYC and beyond
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gained influence within the Democratic Party after all three candidates he supported won their primary races, according to a Fox News report published on June 24, 2026.
The article says socialistbacked candidates Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated incumbent Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat in separate New York City races. In the open 7th Congressional District, Claire Valdez also won despite an endorsement from outgoing Rep. Nydia Velázquez for another candidate.
The results have prompted renewed debate over the direction of the Democratic Party and whether its traditional establishment still holds the same level of influence in New York and beyond.