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

Just seven months ago, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani swept to victory in the New York City mayor’s race, becoming the city’s first Muslim leader. Now, a new slate of candidates is testing the Democratic Party’s political direction in the most populous city in the United States. Recommended Stories list of 3 items end of list New York’s primary on Tuesday will determine which challengers the party nominates to run in the midterm elections in November. That vote will, in turn, decide which party controls Congress, giving its lawmakers the power to aid or impede US President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda for his final two years in office. Most congressional districts in New York City are solidly left-wing bastions, meaning the winners of those races are all but assured to skate to victory in November. But other districts, in places like Long Island and the Hudson Valley, are considered toss-ups. The outcome of those races is expected to play an outsized role in determining who gains a majority in the US House of Representatives. Here’s what to know: What time do polls open and close? Early voting ran from June 13 to June 21. On Tuesday, polls open at 6am (10:00 GMT) and close at 9pm (01:00 GMT on Wednesday). Israel policy looms large in Lander versus Goldman Progressive Brad Lander, the former comptroller of New York City, made a pact with Mamdani before last year’s New York City mayoral primary. …