Mamdani backs 3 insurgent Democrats in New York primaries
What's next: Tuesday's results will test whether the mayor can turn City Hall popularity into votes against House incumbents.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is trying to extend his influence beyond City Hall by campaigning for a slate of insurgent Democrats ahead of Tuesday's primary elections. Mamdani is set to appear with Sen. Bernie Sanders at a get-out-the-vote rally in Brooklyn on Thursday for candidates who align with his democratic socialist politics. His endorsements include Darializa Avila Chevalier against Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District, Brad Lander against Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th, and state Assembly Member Claire Valdez in the 7th District race. The contests have become an early test of whether Mamdani's popularity with New York Democrats can translate into coattails in congressional races.