In a significant shift in New York City politics, three progressive candidates have secured major victories in recent Democratic primaries. Claire Valdez, a community organizer from Queens, won her primary in a heavily contested district, while Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 30-year-old activist, also claimed victory in her bid for a city council seat. Meanwhile, Brad Lander, the current city comptroller, emerged victorious in his primary for the Democratic nomination for mayor. As the trio moves forward in the electoral process, their wins are being seen as a testament to the growing influence of progressive politics in the city.
NY Post readers discuss Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander win in Democratic primaries.
