Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries in major Democratic shakeup
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Candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept their primary races, ousting two incumbent Democratic members of Congress and signaling the mayor’s growing political influence. FOX 5’s Jessica Formoso breaks down the biggest results, including Alyssa Avila Chevalier’s upset win over Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Brad Lander’s victory over Rep. Dan Goldman and Claire Valdes’ win over Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The results could reshape Democratic politics in New York ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Mamdani-backed candidates shake up NYC primaries
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It was a strong primary night for candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with several incumbents facing tough results. Ben Max, director at New York Law School’s Center for New York City and State Law and host of the Max Politics podcast, joins FOX 5 to break down what the results say about the changing Democratic Party in New York. Max discusses Mamdani’s growing political influence, the rise of the party’s left wing, low turnout, challenges for establishment Democrats and what the results could mean for city and state politics going forward.

Mamdani-backed candidates win New York House primaries, oust 2 incumbents

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed slate of progressive House candidates won major Democratic primaries in New York, including two races that ousted sitting members of Congress.

NYC primary election night results: Who won?
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New York held its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with numerous races for the U.S. House. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay has the latest details.

NYC primary election: LIVE updates
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New York is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday. Track real-time live updates here.

House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.

New York state comptroller race 2026: Meet the candidates

The primaries have grown increasingly heated, with candidates competing for support from progressive groups and party endorsements.

Mamdani endorses progressive challengers in key congressional primaries

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leveraging his political influence in Tuesday's Democratic primaries, throwing his weight behind a slate of progressive and democratic socialist challengers.

Mamdani-backed Chevalier takes on 5-term Espaillat: Meet the NY-13 candidates

It's the old guard versus the new guard – Mamdani-backed Darializa Avila Chevalier will go head-to-head with incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat.