New York primary races being closely watched as voters head to the polls
Summary
New Yorkers voted in several Democratic primary races on June 23, 2026, including contests for U.S. House seats and New York City comptroller. Some incumbents were challenged by candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with results seeing a mix of victories for incumbents and challengers.Key Facts
- The primaries included key races for New York's U.S. House districts and the NYC comptroller position.
- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, endorsed challengers against incumbents Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
- Brad Lander defeated incumbent Dan Goldman in the NY-10 Democratic primary.
- Claire Valdez won the Democratic primary in NY-07 to replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez; Mamdani also endorsed Valdez.
- Other incumbents like Rep. Thomas Suozzi (NY-03), Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) were projected to win their primaries.
- Thomas DiNapoli was projected to win the Democratic primary for New York City comptroller.
- Issues such as Israel and antisemitism were significant in some races, especially in the diverse 10th Congressional District.
- Polls closed at 9 p.m., and anyone in line by that time was allowed to vote.
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