Mayor Mamdani Flexes His Power in the Midterms

On Tuesday, a blowout in the New York primaries cemented Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a local kingmaker. All three of his chosen candidates won, and their victories pointed to a growing movement within the Democratic Party.

Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics for The New York Times, explains whether their victories will help Democrats in the midterms.

Guest: Nicholas Fandos, a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Mamdani shook the Democratic establishment by helping drive three progressive candidates to victory.
• Here’s why New York’s Democratic establishment fell to Team Mamdani.

Photo: Lexi Parra/The New York Times

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