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Socialist sweep in New York primaries signals a major Democratic party shift

On Tuesday night, a slate of democratic socialist candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept the city’s Democratic primary elections.

The results included unseating two established incumbents and securing a key victory for City Comptroller Brad Lander in a high-profile congressional race. This sweep represents a major defeat for the Democratic establishment and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, whose preferred candidates lost across the board. Many winning candidates campaigned heavily on ending U.S. military aid to Israel, turning the primary into a referendum on the party's foreign policy.

National party leaders are now bracing for a more ideologically divided caucus as these new "Squad 2.0" progressives head toward the November general election.

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House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

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In New York Election Results, More Evidence of Eroding Support for Israel

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The Squad 2.0 is coming — and they’re ready to frustrate Hakeem Jeffries

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Elizabeth Warren Walks Back Murder Comments

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