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Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries
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Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries

NPR News · Jun 24, 2026, 2:41 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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All three progressive candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — including two who took on Democratic incumbents — won their primaries in safe seats almost guaranteeing their election in November.

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