Socialist Wave Sweeps NYC Democratic Primaries; Mamdani Allies Oust Incumbents
June 24, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Fox News Politics

New York Democrats just handed three House seats to hardline socialist candidates backed by Mamdani in stunning primary upsets that expose the party's radical leftward lurch. Brad Lander defeated incumbent Dan Goldman, while anti-ICE activist Claire Valdez won an open primary and another Mamdani-backed socialist ousted longtime Rep. Adriano Espaillat. These aren't moderate Democrats - they're self-described socialists with anti-American rhetoric who prioritize open borders over border security. Read more about this...