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New York's primary will test NYC mayor's political power

WNYC Radio | By Brigid Bergin,

A Martínez

Published June 23, 2026 at 3:38 AM CDT

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces the biggest test of his political power since taking office with Tuesday's congressional primaries. Voters will decide if they back candidates he endorsed.

Brigid Bergin

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.