New York’s primaries are underway, with Democratic incumbents facing challenges from progressive candidates. U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman and U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat are among those seeking to stave off candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a young democratic socialist.

Progressives vs. Establishment

Goldman faces former city Comptroller Brad Lander, while Espaillat faces Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist who once helped organize pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.

Meanwhile, Democrat Jack Schlossberg, the 33-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, is competing in a crowded field for a seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler.

A New Generation of Leaders

Schlossberg is running in one of the country’s wealthiest congressional districts, covering much of the center of Manhattan. However, he faces questions about his lack of work experience against more seasoned opponents.

The field includes state Assembly members Micah Lasher, a longtime government hand backed by Democratic leaders, and Alex Bores, whose proposals to regulate artificial intelligence have triggered tech industry blowback.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.