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New York City Mayor Faces 3 Progressive Primary Challengers

Political observers are split on whether they pose a serious threat to the incumbent.
New York City Mayor Faces 3 Progressive Primary Challengers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams holds a press conference in New York City on Jan. 8, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Michael Washburn
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NEW YORK—With the recent entrance of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander into the mayoral Democratic Party primary, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams faces three progressive challengers.

Some political observers believe the climate is favorable to challengers from within the party.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
Reporter
Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”