Democratic Representative Dan Goldman of New York lost his primary election to former city comptroller Brad Lander. Goldman, a Progressive Caucus member, faced criticism in his left-leaning district over his strong support for Israel. Lander, backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, campaigned as a liberal Zionist who would be more critical of the Jewish state in Congress. According to Axios, Goldman becomes the third Democratic House incumbent to lose a primary this year, part of a broader wave of progressive victories against establishment-backed Democrats.

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