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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexed his political muscle Tuesday, getting a clean sweep as his three endorsed congressional candidates advanced to November’s general election, ousting two incumbent Democratic congressmen.
There were several high-profile races across New York on Tuesday, as well as primaries in Maryland and Utah and primary runoffs in South Carolina.
In New York’s 7th Congressional District, ABC News projects that Mamdani-backed state Assemblywoman Claire Valdez will win over Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
Brad Lander, candidate for New Yorkâs 10th Congressional District, speaks to the media while standing next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a watch party after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.
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In the 10th District, another Mamdani-backed candidate, former city comptroller Brad Lander will beat incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, ABC News projects.
And in the 13th District, the mayor’s candidate, community advocate Darializa Avila Chevalier, will beat Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ABC News projects.
Maryland primaries
Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo is projected by ABC News to win the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer in the state’s 5th District. A former aide to Hoyer, Boafo received the longtime congressman’s endorsement, as well as those of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks in a crowded primary.
ABC News projects Moore will win the Democratic primary for governor. Moore is widely seen as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, accompanied by his wife Jennifer and their children, speaks to supporters during his gubernatorial runoff victory party in Columbia, S.C., on June 23, 2026.
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South Carolina governor runoff
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will win the runoff in the state’s Republican gubernatorial primary, ABC News projects.
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette finished first in the primary after an endorsement by President Donald Trump, but didn’t get the necessary 50% of the vote to win outright. Last Friday, Trump announced he was endorsing both Evette and Wilson.
Wilson was also endorsed by South Carolina Republican Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman after they were eliminated in the primary.
Wilson will face state Rep. Jermaine Johnson, who won the Democratic primary.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
