Mamdani-backed candidates win big in New York Democratic primaries – US politics live

In the New York Democratic primaries, three congressional candidates endorsed by influential New York mayor Eric Mamdani secured significant victories, signaling his increasing clout in local politics. Meanwhile, Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK, failed to win, despite the backing of a powerful political family, highlighting the dominance of money and AI-focused Super Pacs in modern elections. This shift underscores the changing dynamics in political endorsements and campaign funding, with traditional legacies facing stiff competition from new political forces.