The United Auto Workers Is New York City’s Unlikeliest Kingmaker

The United Auto Workers (UAW) in New York supported democratic socialist candidates, leading to primary victories for Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, who are set to win congressional seats, and Zohran Mamdani, who received early union backing for mayor. The UAW's grassroots organizing, including door-to-door canvassing, helped overcome larger unions' support for opponents.