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Three candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America defeated incumbents or chosen successors in Tuesday primaries for U.S. House seats representing New York City districts. Officials from both parties responded with statements about the results and their implications for the November midterm elections.
Washington ExaminerThree candidates associated with the Democratic Socialists of America won Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in New York City on Tuesday. Community organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat. Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander defeated incumbent Rep.
Dan Goldman. State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez won the primary to succeed retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez. All three winners had received the endorsement of New York City’s mayor. The results followed the mayor’s own election last year.
Republican response House Speaker Mike Johnson said the outcomes showed that Rep.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders have taken full control of the Democratic Party. He added that “mini Mamdanis” are appearing around the country and described the candidates as self-identifying Marxists. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters posted on X that Democrats are now “the party of socialists” and “cheer for America’s downfall.”
Chris Murphy said Tuesday’s results were “a New York story more than anything else” but acknowledged that voters want bolder action from the party. He cautioned against drawing broad conclusions from one state’s primaries. Democratic operative Randy Jones called Republican attacks on socialism a mistake.
He said progressive candidates appear authentic to voters concerned about rising grocery and housing costs.
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