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New York's primary will test NYC mayor's political power

WNYC Radio | By Brigid Bergin,
A Martínez
Published June 23, 2026 at 4:38 AM EDT

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces the biggest test of his political power since taking office with Tuesday's congressional primaries. Voters will decide if they back candidates he endorsed.

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Brigid Bergin
A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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