New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
Summary
New York’s congressional candidates are making their final efforts before the primary election, featuring a contest between progressive Democrats supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and establishment Democrats. Several notable races include challenges to incumbents and a competition involving Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy.Key Facts
- New York’s primary election is set for Tuesday, with candidates making last efforts to win votes.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports progressive candidates seeking to challenge established Democrats.
- Mamdani campaigned alongside Senator Bernie Sanders to back his preferred candidates.
- Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, is running for Congress in Manhattan but faces opposition from Assembly members Alex Bores and Micah Lasher.
- Alex Bores is involved in a spending war related to his proposals to regulate artificial intelligence.
- Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier is challenging U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat and has apologized for old social media posts.
- Brad Lander, endorsed by Mamdani, is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman.
- The races are seen as tests of Mamdani’s influence on New York City politics.
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