A leftward lurch? What to know about the Democratic primaries in New York

Key Points:

• New York City's upcoming Democratic primary will shape the party's nominees for the midterm elections, influencing control of the US House of Representatives and affecting President Trump's legislative agenda in his final two years.
• Progressive issues, especially stances on Israeli policy and Palestinian rights, are central to key primaries, notably in the 10th District where Brad Lander challenges Dan Goldman, and in the 13th District where Darializa Avila Chevalier contests Adriano Espaillat.
• The Democratic Socialists of America, boosted by Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win, are testing their influence in races such as the 13th and 7th Districts, with candidates advocating for progressive reforms including ending US military aid to Israel and abolishing ICE.
• A crowded and high-profile Democratic primary in the 12th District features candidates like Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member, and George Conway, a former Republican and Trump critic, with AI regulation emerging as a key issue.
• Democrats aim to reclaim the Republican-held 17th District in the Hudson Valley, where incumbent Mike Lawler won in 2024 despite the district's Democratic lean, with multiple candidates competing in the primary from centrist to progressive wings.