Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the "Our Team, Our Year" Get Out The Vote rally in Brooklyn, New York, on June 18. Mamdani-backed progressive candidates swept their primary elections, putting his political power on display.

All three progressive candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — including two who took on Democratic incumbents — won their primaries in safe seats almost guaranteeing their election in November.

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