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Mamdani-Backed Candidates Win Several New York City Democratic Congressional Primaries
Candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America defeated several incumbents in Tuesday's primaries. The results included victories in competitive city races and the unseating of Rep. Dan Goldman.
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Candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America won multiple Democratic congressional primaries across New York City on Tuesday. Micah Lasher secured one of the victories in a competitive race, while three DSA-aligned candidates also prevailed in the city's congressional contests. Brad Lander defeated incumbent Dan Goldman in one of the races.
The contest highlighted divisions within the city over the Israel-Gaza war. Long-serving incumbents fell to the insurgent slate in several districts. Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District.
She defeated Rockland County legislator Beth Davidson and three other challengers. Conley graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, completed six overseas Army deployments, and served as director of counterterrorism on the National Security Council during the Biden administration.
She moved to the district in 2025. Conley listed lowering housing costs, expanding affordable childcare, and increasing access to healthcare among her priorities. President Trump endorsed Republican candidate Lawler during a May visit to Rockland County.
The 17th District covers Rockland and Putnam counties plus portions of Westchester and Dutchess counties.
