Mamdani-backed progressives seek Congress seats in New York

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Three progressive Democrats in New York City backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani are expected to win their midterm congressional races on Tuesday, as he champions a slate of candidates seeking to take progressive policies national. Meanwhile, the chair of the Democrats' congressional campaign committee said there are "no moderates left" in the Republican Party as Democrats look to flip key districts and take control of Congress. The races illustrate the party's internal debate over how far left to campaign.

Why it matters：A larger progressive bloc in Congress would push the Democratic Party's agenda leftward and complicate deals with the White House.

Key points

  • Three Mamdani-backed progressives are expected to win New York House races.
  • Democrats aim to flip key Republican-held districts.
  • The party's campaign chair said there are "no moderates left" in the GOP.

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