"A changing of the guard is underway within New York City's predominantly Democratic congressional delegation, with several members either retiring or facing primary challenges in 2026. U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez, whose district covers parts of north Brooklyn and western Queens, became the second longtime incumbent in the New York City delegation to announce she will not be seeking reelection next year on Thursday night."
"The apparent shakeup comes shortly after democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani defeated the Democratic Party establishment pick, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in both the party's primary and the general election. Though establishment Democrats mostly coalesced around Mamdani for the general election, it has not quelled the insurgency from the left and from the young and restless of New York politics. It also speaks to the broader internal fight that Democrats have been engaged in nationally for more than a year,"
New York City's Democratic congressional delegation is experiencing turnover as long-serving representatives retire and others face progressive primary challenges. Nydia Velazquez and Jerry Nadler announced decisions not to seek reelection, citing passing the torch to a new generation. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Adriano Espaillat, Dan Goldman and Ritchie Torres confront left-wing challengers. Zohran Mamdani's victories over establishment choices signaled a continued insurgency by younger progressives. Frustration following President Trump's 2024 victory and critique of congressional leaders' responses have intensified intra-party debates, with control of the 2026 midterms and positioning for 2028 influencing strategic calculations.
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