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Democratic Socialists Defeat Two Incumbent House Democrats in New York Primaries
Left-wing challengers ousted Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Tuesday. Both winners were endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and identify as democratic socialists.
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Left-wing challengers defeated two incumbent House Democrats in New York primaries on Tuesday. Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Claire Valdez defeated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
Both winners identify as democratic socialists and received endorsements from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Brad Lander, who won a separate primary with Mamdani's endorsement, said primaries are the time for internal debates. He urged Sen.
Cory Booker to stop attacking other Democrats and described the party as a big tent that should remain that way. Booker stated the Democratic Party should focus on unity ahead of the November elections.
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