New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
Mamdani is backing three House hopefuls as progressives test their strength against establishment Democrats in closely watched New York primary races.
- On Monday, New York congressional candidates made their final appeals before Tuesday's primary election, testing whether progressive challengers can reshape the city's Democratic delegation.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leveraging excitement from last year to reshape the Democratic Party, recently rallying with Sen. Bernie Sanders to boost his slate of House candidates.
- In Manhattan, Jack Schlossberg faces opposition from Assembly members Alex Bores and Micah Lasher, while U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat defends his seat against Darializa Avila Chevalier in the Bronx.
- Comptroller Brad Lander, backed by Mamdani, faces U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman, who has emphasized his legislative record while Lander highlights his alliance with the mayor.
- The primary tests whether progressive challengers can reshape the Democratic Party's direction, with results indicating the strength of the progressive left against establishment Democrats in New York.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York’s state primary
NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic nomination contests for New York’s seats in the closely divided U.S. House take center stage Tuesday in a state primary where relatively few of the state’s top officeholders will appear on the ballot.
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New York’s congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's congressional candidates have a final chance to make their case Monday on the last full day of campaigning before a primary election in which
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New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
New York’s congressional candidates will deliver closing arguments ahead of primary elections Tuesday, as an ascendent progressive left takes on establishment Democrats.
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