# Mamdani-backed progressives seek seats in Congress

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-02 20:48 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/mamdanis-progressive-allies-vie-for-seats-in-congress?traffic_source=rss

> Three progressive New York City Democrats—Claire Valdez, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier—are expected to win their congressional races on Tuesday. All three won their Democratic primaries after receiving the endorsement of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.