Progressive Democrats Win Big in New York Midterm Primary

On June 24, 2026, Progressive Democrats emerged victorious in the New York midterm primary elections. This demonstrated strong support for the Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three candidates, all of whom won their races. Two of these victories resulted in the ousting of incumbent congressmen.

Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour, discussed the election outcomes with Brigid Bergin, a politics reporter for New York Public Radio. Bennett is known for his incisive reporting and sharp analysis of political and cultural issues affecting American life.

Jonah Anderson, an Associate Producer at PBS NewsHour, contributed to this coverage.