A battle of narratives emerges as Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries

A battle of narratives emerges as Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries Submitted by Azad Essa on Thu, 06/25/2026 - 16:28 The primary wins in New York have been framed as a victory for the pro-Palestine movement, but some argue the movement is being absorbed by timid mainstream liberalism Diana Moreno, David Orkin, Samantha Kattan, Aber Kawas and NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez raise their hands during a primary-night watch party at 99 Scott Studio on 23 June 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighbourhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City (Michael M. Santiago/AFP) Off With establishment Democrats in a tailspin after three incumbent congressmen were unseated and five local seats were taken by Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates in New York City, a battle of narratives is unfolding across domestic and national circles in the US. Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander defeated Congressman Dan Goldman, while Darializa Avila Chevalier unseated veteran Congressman Adriano Espaillat in one of Tuesday's biggest upsets.