'Party of Zohran': Mamdani emerges as Democratic kingmaker after socialist allies sweep NYC primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed Democratic Socialist candidates Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez won primary races, sparking debate about the Democratic Party's direction. Republicans accused House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of a deal with Mamdani to avoid a primary challenge, while analysts linked the results to ideological shifts in New York City.