Mamdani tests his political clout in New York’s primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party
Early turnout is down more than 50% citywide as Mamdani-backed progressives seek to capitalize on intraparty fights and outside spending.
- Early voting turnout for next week's New York primaries is down more than 50% compared to last year, despite several high-stakes congressional contests featuring endorsements from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Mamdani has endorsed a slate of progressive candidates challenging Democratic incumbents, including former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Assemblymember Claire Valdez, testing his political influence.
- The drop is starkest in the 7th Congressional District, where turnout is about 40% of last year's levels, with only 350 voters aged 18 to 24 casting ballots compared to more than 1,000 last year.
- To boost momentum, Mayor Mamdani will join Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at a get-out-the-vote rally in Brooklyn on Thursday, featuring the slate of endorsed candidates in the final days before voting.
- Republicans are attempting to link Mamdani's "socialist brand" to vulnerable Democratic House candidates nationwide, while some Democratic strategists acknowledge the mayor has energized voters who had checked out of politics.
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The Toronto Star
Mamdani tests his political clout in New York’s primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party
NEW YORK (AP) — Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old
Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party
NEW YORK: Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist's political strength is surging.Always a darling of the far left, he has earned praise from both President Donald Trump and former Democratic critics like New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. He has emerged as the face of the region's sports renaissance. And days be…
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Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is testing the limits of his newfound political muscle in a bid to reshape the Democratic Party, even if it means challenging his own party’s leadership.
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