Six months after becoming mayor of America's largest city, Mayor Zohran Mamdani will face an electoral test on Tuesday even though his name will not be on the ballot.
Mamdani has endorsed three Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates across Democratic primaries in New York. The endorsements will serve as a stress test of whether Mamdani and the DSA's political movement can extend into national politics.
Mamdani Endorsement Combo
Notably, Mamdani has declined to endorse any candidate in New York's 12th District race, which has garnered national attention for the millions being spent by AI companies. Instead, Mamdani has backed three progressive DSA candidates in other primaries around the 12th District. Currently, the odds of all three of Mamdani's endorsees winning stand at 32%.
NY-10
In New York's 10th District, Mamdani endorsed former New York Comptroller Brad Lander against incumbent Representative Dan Goldman. Goldman first won the district, which covers lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, in 2022. Despite Goldman being endorsed by Governor Kathy Hochul and other establishment Democrats, the markets put the odds of Lander winning the nomination at 98%.
NY-13
Mamdani also made waves in New York's 13th District when he endorsed Democratic Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier against incumbent Adriano Espaillat, a prominent supporter of Mamdani's mayoral campaign. Chevalier still faces an uphill battle, sitting at a 33% chance to win the nomination.
NY-7
Lastly, Mamdani endorsed Claire Valdez in New York's 7th District Democratic primary. For over three decades, the Queens and Brooklyn district has been represented by Nydia Velazquez. The retiring Velazquez has endorsed Antonio Reynoso as her replacement. Still, the market favors Valdez, giving her an 82% chance to secure the nomination.
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