Radical Leftists Oust Moderates in New York Primaries as Conservatives Hold Ground Elsewhere
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Democratic socialists, backed by far-left Mayor Zohran Mamdani, toppled mainstream Democrats in New York's 10th and 13th districts, while Republicans and traditional conservatives scored victories in other key primaries.
Incumbent Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a moderate voice in Congress, conceded defeat to far-left Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier, a public-defender investigator endorsed by radical Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Chevalier, a 32-year-old doctoral student, is projected to win the general election in a district that includes upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx, signaling a worrying shift toward extreme left-wing politics in the city.
In the 10th District, city councilmember Brad Lander, known for his harsh criticism of Israel and willingness to blur the line between legitimate policy debate and antisemitism, defeated Rep. Dan Goldman. Lander, who is Jewish, has repeatedly condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza and has been praised by the far-left for his stance. He thanked Mayor Mamdani, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders—icons of the progressive left—and pledged to maintain a triage center that releases detained immigrants, a policy that critics say undermines law and order.
On the Republican side, tax official Jeanine Driscoll is projected to win the primary for New York's 4th Congressional District, setting up a competitive race against Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen and offering hope for a return to responsible governance in the district.
In Utah, Rep. Celeste Maloy, a principled conservative endorsed by former President Donald Trump, secured the Republican nomination for the newly drawn 3rd District after defeating former state legislator Phil Lyman. Maloy is expected to be favored in the November general election, reflecting Utah's continued commitment to conservative values.
Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams, a centrist Democrat, won the primary in Utah's 1st District, defeating several progressive challengers. He will face Republican Riley Owen and Libertarian Jesse West in the general election, where voters will have a clear choice between left-wing policies and common-sense conservatism.
State Assemblymember Micah Lasher, another establishment Democrat, won the primary for New York's 12th District, defeating Jack Schlossberg, a political commentator and grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, among others. Lasher advances to the general election in a safely Democratic district, where the left's grip remains strong.
Other notable races include retired three-star admiral Nancy Lacore winning the Democratic nomination for South Carolina's 1st District and Rep. Celeste Maloy's Utah primary victory, both highlighting the ongoing battle between radical progressives and steadfast conservatives ahead of the midterm elections.
