Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates won key Democratic congressional primaries in New York, toppling established figures and highlighting party divisions over ideology, Israel, and immigration.
Three candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their Democratic House primary races, defeating two incumbents. The victories, including in the 7th Congressional District, boost the progressive wing and highlight divisions within the Democratic Party, with key issues including views on Israel and economic policy.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political movement achieved significant victories in New York's primary elections, with all three endorsed congressional candidates winning. This marks a win for the left and a setback for establishment Democrats.
Three progressive candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured victories in Democratic House primaries on Tuesday, unseating two current representatives. Brad Lander, former city comptroller, defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th congressional district.
Three congressional candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani won closely watched primaries in New York City. Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier secured victories, expanding Mamdani's progressive influence. Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, lost his bid for the House.
Tre candidati sostenuti dal sindaco Zohran Mamdani hanno vinto le primarie a New York, segnalando un desiderio di cambiamento tra gli elettori. Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier e Claire Valdez hanno ottenuto vittorie che evidenziano la forza politica del sindaco e del partito socialista democratico.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates, including Brad Lander and Claire Valdez, win primaries, signaling a leftward shift in the Democratic Party, with implications for issues like Israel's war in Gaza and ICE abolition.
New York's Democratic primaries on Tuesday will highlight internal party divisions between progressive factions led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and establishment figures backed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The contests will determine if Democrats prioritize policy debates or focus on unity against the GOP and Donald Trump.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces his first major electoral test as his endorsements in three congressional primaries are scrutinized. Prediction market platform Kalshi suggests two of his endorsed candidates, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez, are favored to win their Democratic nominations, while Darializa Avila Chevalier faces tougher odds.
Primaries in New York, Maryland, Utah, and South Carolina on Tuesday will test the influence of outside money, party establishments, and key political figures. Key races include New York's 12th District, Maryland's 5th and 6th Districts, and Utah's redistricted contests, alongside a New York race testing Trump's endorsement power.
Voters in Utah, Maryland, New York, and South Carolina head to the polls for crucial midterm primary elections. Key races include Utah's Democratic primary for the 1st congressional district, Maryland's Democratic primary for a state Senate seat, New York's Democratic primary for the 12th congressional district, and South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial runoff.
Utah's reliably red landscape sees an internal Democratic battle for a new, left-leaning House seat in Salt Lake City. Former Rep. Ben McAdams faces progressive challengers, while a conservative Republican incumbent is also targeted in a separate primary.
Il centrodestra accelera per scegliere il candidato sindaco di Milano. La Lega ha raccolto migliaia di firme con gazebo, indicando Salvini e Sardone. Fratelli d'Italia, con Ignazio La Russa, punta a un confronto collegiale, mentre Forza Italia preferisce un civico. La Lega sembra voler rilanciare Salvini, che però si dice concentrato sul suo ruolo di ministro.
New York's primaries on Tuesday will decide Democratic nominees for November's midterm elections, influencing control of Congress. Key races feature progressive vs. moderate Democrats, debates on Israel policy, and tests of the Democratic Socialists of America's influence.
Darializa Avila Chevalier is challenging incumbent Adriano Espaillat for a US Congress seat in New York's 13th district. Chevalier criticizes Espaillat's nine-year tenure, citing a decline in the district and an exodus of Black New Yorkers, while Espaillat questions her experience.
La Lega ha organizzato gazebo a Milano per raccogliere preferenze su candidato sindaco e priorità per il 2027. Circa 10.000 persone hanno partecipato. Matteo Salvini ha proposto Silvia Sardone come candidata, puntando su sicurezza, costo della vita e casa.
La Lega ha allestito 38 gazebo a Milano per raccogliere proposte di candidati sindaco e priorità per le elezioni comunali del 2027. Circa 10mila persone hanno partecipato, superando le aspettative. Il leader Matteo Salvini ha indicato Silvia Sardone come suo candidato ideale.
La Lega istituisce un tavolo di coordinamento voluto da Matteo Salvini e indice primarie interne a Milano per scegliere il candidato sindaco. L'iniziativa mira a rafforzare la posizione di Salvini e a contrastare l'avanzata di Vannacci e le ambizioni di Fratelli d'Italia e Forza Italia.
La Lega istituisce un tavolo di coordinamento voluto da Matteo Salvini per affrontare questioni nazionali e territoriali. Parallelamente, il partito indice primarie interne a Milano per scegliere il candidato sindaco, con l'obiettivo di rafforzare la leadership di Salvini di fronte alle pressioni interne e all'avanzata di figure come Roberto Vannacci.
US primary elections are underway, selecting candidates for the November midterms. Notable races include Maine's Senate seat, Alaska's dual 'Dan Sullivan' candidates, and Nebraska's Democratic primary winner vowing to withdraw.
US primary elections are underway to select candidates for the November midterm elections. Several races have taken unusual turns, including a Maine Senate race with a controversial Democratic candidate, a confusing Alaska Senate race with two Republican Dan Sullivans, and a Nebraska Senate race where the Democratic winner plans to withdraw.
Fairshake, a crypto industry super PAC, spent over $12 million to help Barry Moore win an Alabama Senate Republican runoff. This win highlights the industry's success in primaries to secure pro-crypto lawmakers, yet their key legislative goal, the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in the Senate.
Republican candidates backed by Donald Trump achieved significant victories in three Senate primary elections, though they encountered difficulties in other races in Georgia. Meanwhile, the European Parliament approved stricter immigration laws, granting authorities broader detention powers and allowing for the establishment of deportation centers outside the bloc.
Republican primary elections saw significant wins for Trump-backed candidates in Alabama and Oklahoma, but challenges in Georgia where a Trump-endorsed candidate lost the gubernatorial primary. Meanwhile, the European Parliament approved stricter immigration laws.
