New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexed his political muscle Tuesday, getting a clear sweep as his three endorsed congressional candidates superior to November’s basic election, ousting two incumbent Democratic congressmen.
There have been a number of high-profile races throughout New York on Tuesday, in addition to primaries in Maryland and Utah and first runoffs in South Carolina.
In New York’s seventh Congressional District, ABC Information initiatives that Mamdani-backed state Assemblywoman Claire Valdez will win over Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
Brad Lander, candidate for New Yorkâs tenth Congressional District, speaks to the media whereas standing subsequent to New York Metropolis Mayor Zohran Mamdani throughout a watch celebration after successful the first elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.
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Within the tenth District, one other Mamdani-backed candidate, former metropolis comptroller Brad Lander will beat incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, ABC Information initiatives.
And within the thirteenth District, the mayor’s candidate, group advocate Darializa Avila Chevalier, will beat Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ABC Information initiatives.
Maryland primaries
Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo is projected by ABC Information to win the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer within the state’s fifth District. A former aide to Hoyer, Boafo obtained the longtime congressman’s endorsement, in addition to these of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks in a crowded major.
ABC Information initiatives Moore will win the Democratic major for governor. Moore is broadly seen as a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.

South Carolina Legal professional Normal Alan Wilson, accompanied by his spouse Jennifer and their kids, speaks to supporters throughout his gubernatorial runoff victory celebration in Columbia, S.C., on June 23, 2026.
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South Carolina governor runoff
South Carolina Legal professional Normal Alan Wilson will win the runoff within the state’s Republican gubernatorial major, ABC Information initiatives.
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette completed first within the major after an endorsement by President Donald Trump, however did not get the mandatory 50% of the vote to win outright. Final Friday, Trump introduced he was endorsing each Evette and Wilson.
Wilson was additionally endorsed by South Carolina Republican Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman after they had been eradicated within the major.
Wilson will face state Rep. Jermaine Johnson, who received the Democratic major.
It is a growing story. Please test again for updates.
