Schumer gets 2028 warning with Mamdani New York upset

Published June 26, 2025 5:00am ET



Zohran Mamdani’s surprise win has lasting implications for 2028 as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) fends off progressive criticism in his home state.

The Tuesday night victory for 33-year-old Mamdani, a socialist who won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, has reignited a debate over whether Schumer, 74, is out of step with New York Democrats looking for a new generation of leadership.

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