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Mamdani's Democrats: New York City's primary results bode ill for US-Israel relations - editorial

What happened in New York is being played out in other areas of the United States, providing evidence that the anti-Israel tremors in the Democratic Party extend beyond the biggest US city.

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE Claire Valdez, Congressional candidate Brad Lander, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier raise their hands during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally at King's Theater on June 18, 2026 in New York City.
Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, speaks to the media while standing next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a watch party after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.

Takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, Mamdani the Kingmaker and more

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.

The Mamdani effect: Democratic incumbents now have to worry about being too pro-Israel - opinion

Adrian Boafo together with outgoing Representative Steny Hoyer, June 17, 2025

AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer


Israel became divisive issue which lost some endorsees primary races, Jewish Democrats say

Israel emerged as a central point of debate in New York’s congressional primaries, where JDCA-backed candidates were defeated in the 10th and 13th districts.

Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, speaks to the media while standing next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a watch party after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.

Palestinian-American wins New York State Senate primary race, aims to stop funding to Israel

Kawas, a democratic socialist, helped launch the "Not On Our Dime" campaign which wants to tax any New York-based organization that gives money to Israel, or Israeli charities.

New York City Democratic Socialists of America's endorsement of Palestinian-American Aber Kawas for NY's State Senate; illustrative.

New York Mayor Mamdani gets major primary wins, expanding democratic socialism in Democratic party

Some analysts and former officials say the expansion of the democratic socialist base is also in response to the Biden administration's backing of Israel's war in Gaza following October 7.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City.

Former NYC comptroller Lander challenges the incumbent Goldman in Democratic primary

Lander, 56, has perched his campaign on a refusal to take money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobbying group.

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL candidate Brad Lander takes the stage during an election eve rally at Silo on June 22, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish concern leads DC mayoral primary vote

Janeese Lewis George, a DC Council member, had received just over half of the 65% of votes that had been counted by Wednesday morning.

DC MAYORAL candidate Janeese Lewis George prepares for an interview with members of the news media next to a voting site at the Chevy Chase Community Center during DC’s primary voting day in Washington, DC, US, June 16, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York City mayor, vows to enact democratic socialist agenda

In a speech following his public swearing-in, Mamdani promoted core campaign promises of universal childcare, affordable rents and free bus service.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji stand onstage during his inauguration ceremony in New York City, U.S., January 1, 2026.

The next Mamdanis: Ossé latest in slew of progressives aiming to oust moderate democrats

Katie Wilson, 43, unseated democratic Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on November 4. She, like Mamdani, focused her campaign on addressing Seattle’s affordability.

New York City council member Chi Ossé talks with an attendee during an election night gathering for New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City.

Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis, defeats challenger who drew Mamdani comparisons

Jacob Frey defeats Democratic Socialist opponent Omar Fateh in Minneapolis mayoral race, signaling hope for Jewish voters concerned about anti-Israel rhetoric in the Democratic Party.

 Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks at an Election Night party in Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 4, 2025.

What to know about Zohran Mamdani's links to anti-Israel group Democratic Socialists of America

The DSA platform accuses Israel of apartheid, colonialism and military occupation, while pledging solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

DSA condemns Capital Jewish Museum shooting after one of its factions praises the attack

“Democratic Socialists of America seek to democratically transform our society and reject vigilante violence,” DSA posted on X.

Demonstrators with the Democratic Socialists of America take part in a rally on International Women’s Day in Manhattan in New York City, New York, US, March 8, 2018.