New York leads four-state primary elections, in photos

New York's primary elections occurred Tuesday alongside votes in Maryland, South Carolina, and Utah. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political strategy succeeded as all three of his endorsed candidates won their House primary contests. Democratic socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier secured victories, with Avila Chevalier defeating Rep. Adriano Espaillat. Additionally, progressive former mayoral candidate Brad Lander won his race against Rep. Dan Goldman, confirming the success of Mamdani's specific electoral gambles.