Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
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Notable Quotes
"Mamdani celebrated her win, describing Chevalier as a person 'of clarity, of conscience and of conviction'."
— Zohran Mamdani , Politician
"Lander said his victory showed that the people of his district covering Lower Manhattan and part of Brooklyn want leadership ready to fight, not fold, against authoritarianism."
— Brad Lander , Politician
"Tonight, the voters of 10th District have spoken. While this is not the outcome I worked so hard for, I respect their decision."
— Dan Goldman , Politician
Key People
Former congressional representative for New York's 13th district and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Progressive challenger who defeated Dan Goldman in New York's 10th congressional district.
Assemblywoman who won her primary race in New York's 7th district.
US congressman and two-term incumbent defeated in a New York primary election.
Doctoral student and candidate who won in New York's 13th district.
Grandson of former President John F. Kennedy and political newcomer.
Assemblymember who defeated Jack Schlossberg in a primary election.
Mayor of New York City.
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Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
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