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New York leads four-state primary elections, in photos

Jun 23, 2026, 6:51 PM | Updated: 10:48 pm

Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier speaks to her supporters during an ele...

Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier speaks to her supporters during an election night watch party Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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New York’s closely watched primary elections took center stage Tuesday as congressional races tested the political influence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while voters also cast ballots in Maryland, South Carolina and Utah.

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