Mayor Mamdani Flexes His Power in the Midterms

Описание: On Tuesday, a blowout in the New York primaries cemented Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a local kingmaker. All of his chosen candidates won, and their victories pointed to a growing movement within the Democratic Party.



Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics for The New York Times, explains whether their victories will help Democrats in the midterms.



Guest: Nicholas Fandos (https://www.nytimes.com/by/nicholas-f...) , a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times.



Background reading: 




• Mr. Mamdani shook the Democratic establishment by helping drive three progressive candidates to victory (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/ny...) .


• Here’s why (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/ny...) New York’s Democratic establishment fell to Team Mamdani.




Photo: Lexi Parra/The New York Times



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