Zohran Mamdani's Candidates' Chances Against Establishment Democrats—Polls
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is backing several progressive candidates in New York’s congressional primaries. These candidates are running against more traditional Democrats, and the results will show how much support Mamdani’s progressive movement has in the city.Key Facts
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports progressive and socialist candidates in New York congressional races.
- Mamdani is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and was elected mayor in 2025.
- He endorsed Brad Lander over incumbent Dan Goldman in New York’s 10th District.
- He also supports Darializa Avila Chevalier (a DSA member) against incumbent Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District.
- In the 7th District, Mamdani backs Assemblymember Claire Valdez against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
- Valdez and Chevalier are DSA members; Lander is not affiliated with the DSA.
- Polls show mixed results, with some suggesting Valdez and Reynoso are close in the 7th District race, and prediction markets favor Valdez.
- Representative Nydia Velázquez is retiring, creating an open seat in the left-leaning 7th District.
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