Dossier
Democratic incumbents
Coverage of Democratic incumbents in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates won their primaries in safe seats, likely securing their November elections. Three progressive candidates, including two challenging incumbents, secured victories.
- Mayor Mamdani flexes political power with endorsement of Espaillat challenger
Mayor Mamdani endorsed a challenger to Rep. Adriano Espaillat and two other Democratic incumbents. Mamdani also opposes Rep. Nydia Velázquez's chosen successor. Espaillat previously spoke at a rally for Mamdani in October 2025.