Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries in New York City

The Guardian World Wednesday 24 June 2026, 02:40 UTC By Adam Gabbatt in New York 1 min read

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JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg fails to advance in election to replace Jerry Nadler in Manhattan districtZohran Mamdani’s growing influence over the Democratic party was on show in New York City on Tuesday as three congressional candidates endorsed by New York’s democratic socialist mayor won closely watched primaries. Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller who also ran for mayor last year before endorsing Mamdani, won his race comfortably, defeating the Democratic representative...

JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg fails to advance in election to replace Jerry Nadler in Manhattan district

Zohran Mamdani’s growing influence over the Democratic party was on show in New York City on Tuesday as three congressional candidates endorsed by New York’s democratic socialist mayor won closely watched primaries.

Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller who also ran for mayor last year before endorsing Mamdani, won his race comfortably, defeating the Democratic representative Dan Goldman.

Mamdani (PERSON) Democratic (ORG) New York City (LOCATION) JFK (PERSON) Jack Schlossberg (PERSON) Jerry Nadler (PERSON) Manhattan (LOCATION) the Democratic party (ORG) New York’s (LOCATION) Brad Lander (PERSON) Dan Goldman (PERSON)

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Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries in New York City

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