Axios · Democrats · New York · White House · U.S. · Axios
"Major defeat": Democrats departed reeling after socialist "earthquake" in New York
Compiled by KHAO Editorial — aggregated from 1 source. See llms.txt for citation guidance.
◌ Single Source
House Democrats were left stunned on Tuesday night after two of their colleagues, including the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, lost primaries to left-wing challengers.
Key facts
- The centrist House Democrat who spoke anonymously predicted the sudden influx of democratic socialists will be a "migraine" for leadership come 2027
- Between the line: Lander, Avila Chevalier and Valdez were all backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) endorsed Espaillat and Goldman
- The New York primary results are poised to double the number of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members in Congress, something that is not sitting well with some moderates
- House Democrats were left stunned on Tuesday night after two of their colleagues, including the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, lost primaries to left-wing challengers
Summary
The New York primary results are poised to double the number of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members in Congress, something that is not sitting well with some moderates. "People who do not support the DSA wring their hands at cocktail parties, while the DSA is organizing," Rep. Another centrist House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid analysis, called the results an "earthquake" and a "huge defeat" for Democratic leadership. "It was a tough night," said Rep.