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Democratic Socialists Win Several Primary Races in New York
Candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won multiple Democratic primaries for Congress on June 23. The Associated Press and NY1 projected victories for former city Comptroller Brad Lander and state Assemblywoman Claire Valdez over their opponents.
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AI-backed super PACs spent $27.4 million in New York congressional primary
A New York state assemblyman lost a Democratic primary after super PACs linked to Anthropic and OpenAI spent a combined $27.4 million. The candidate finished second with 35 percent of the vote.
Fortunepolitics15 days ago
Micah Lasher Defeats Jack Schlossberg in Manhattan Democratic Primary
Jack Schlossberg, 33, grandson of the late President John F. Kennedy, was defeated Tuesday by New York state Assembly Member Micah Lasher in the Democratic primary for an open U.S. House seat in Manhattan. Lasher, endorsed by Rep. Jerry Nadler, now faces a general election in a d…
Reasonpolitics15 days ago
Democratic Socialists Win Three New York Congressional Primaries
Democratic Socialist-backed candidates defeated three Democratic incumbents or frontrunners in New York primary races on June 23, 2026. The winners include state Assembly Member Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and former city comptroller Brad Lander.
usatoday.compolitics21 days ago
Early Voting Begins in New York Democratic Congressional Primary Races
Early voting has started for several Democratic congressional primary contests in New York. One state assembly member is directing attention toward federal policy questions rather than running for Congress.
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westernjournal.compolitics50 days ago
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Endorses Jasmeet Bains in California Primary
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee endorsed state Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains in the race for California's 22nd Congressional District. The move came after the committee had previously indicated it would not intervene in the primary contest.
South China Morning Postpolitics64 days ago
BJP Secures 207 Seats in West Bengal Assembly Elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party secured 207 of 294 seats in West Bengal’s state assembly on Monday, its first-ever victory in the eastern state of more than 100 million people. Days later gunmen on motorbikes killed Chandranath Rath, a close aide to the part…
thehindu.comworld78 days ago
Fighting Erupts Between Regional Party Workers on West Bengal Election Day
Workers from two regional parties in India clashed during elections for West Bengal's state assembly. Local media reported the fighting began amid accusations of voter intimidation by opposition leaders against the ruling party. The incident highlights tensions in the ongoing ele…
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Authorities Clear Homeless Encampment in Astoria Neighborhood Formerly Home to Zohran Mamdani
New York City authorities removed a homeless encampment in Astoria, Queens, where a couple had been living. The site was in a neighborhood previously associated with Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member. The cleanup addressed accumulated trash and debris at the locati…
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New York Post Opinion Piece Links Rising Antisemitism in NYC to Statements by Mamdani, Tlaib, and Ocasio-Cortez
A New York Post opinion article states that antisemitism in New York City will continue to increase unless New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez address it. The piece argues that their fai…
queenseagle.comworld96 days ago
New York Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani Sends Passover Letter to Rikers Island Inmates
New York State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani wrote a letter to inmates at Rikers Island for their Passover seder, drawing parallels between their experiences and the Jewish exodus from Egypt. The letter acknowledges the inmates' faith amid uncertainty and feelings of loneliness…