Democratic candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier celebrated her victory in New York’s 13th District Democratic primary. Chevalier defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat. Chevalier’s win was supported by Zohran Mamdani, who had endorsed her.
In another key primary, New York Assemblyman Micah Lasher secured the Democratic nomination in the 12th Congressional District. Lasher benefited from strong local connections and support from party leaders amidst significant spending from AI groups. The primary featured several notable candidates, including Assemblyman Alex Bores, Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member, and George Conway, a former Republican lawyer.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump accused oil companies of consumer price gouging. He instructed the Department of Justice to investigate why gas prices at the pump remained high despite falling costs. Trump relayed this message on his TruthSocial platform.
The House of Representatives recently passed a pivotal housing bill aimed at increasing housing affordability. The bill aims to expand housing supply and address large investors purchasing homes. After passing with substantial support, it now awaits President Trump’s signature, which is anticipated.
In a significant political upset, Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman lost his New York City primary to former City Comptroller Brad Lander. Lander’s victory in New York’s 10th Congressional District was part of a larger movement led by Mamdani allies challenging sitting Congress members. Goldman’s loss marks him as the fifth House incumbent to fall in the 2026 primaries.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his allies achieved important wins in the recent congressional primaries. The democratic socialist movement, backed by Mamdani, gained momentum with these victories. Brad Lander, Mamdani-endorsed, won decisively in the 10th District. Darializa Avila Chevalier, also supported by Mamdani, overcame incumbent Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District.