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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries' preferred candidates lost three New York primary election races to far-left congressional hopefuls Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire Valdez, and Brad Lander, complicating Jeffries' path to retaining Democratic leadership and potentially the speakership after the November midterm elections.
The article states that Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez won in New York's 13th and 7th congressional districts, respectively. Brad Lander secured victory in New York's 10th District, defeating incumbent Rep.
Dan Goldman, whom Jeffries endorsed. Avila Chevalier and Valdez refused to commit to backing Jeffries for leadership.
Lander, a former Democratic Socialists of America member, indicated he will hold leadership accountable. These three, along with Chris Rabb in Pennsylvania's Third Congressional District, are heavily favored to win their general election races in November.
Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang could also join Congress, and DSA-endorsed Melat Kiros leads incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette by 5 percentage points in a Colorado primary poll.
This growing far-left and socialist bloc in Congress creates significant political challenges for Jeffries or any future House Democratic leader.
Far-Left Victories Challenge Jeffries' Democratic Leadership(current)
