Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries in major Democratic shakeup

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.