Mamdani emerges as kingmaker: 7 takeaways from New York’s primaries

Mamdani emerges as kingmaker: 7 takeaways from New York’s primaries

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June 24, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, made a big bet and emerged victorious. All three congressional candidates he backed won their primary races as voters showed a hunger for insurgency over incumbency.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani grasps a microphone and reaches out with his left hand to state Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, who waves with her left hand. Both wear dark jackets and pants. Campaign posters hand from a blue wall.

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Here are seven takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries. →

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