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What Democrats want: New York congressional race showcases fight over party’s future
In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things up
When news broke that a safely Democratic seat in New York’s wealthiest congressional district was becoming vacant, it was inevitable that there would be a crowded field of candidates.
What people might not have expected is that the subsequent Democratic primary, would become one of the country’s most closely watched and action-packed, the race coming to reflect a range of Democrats’ national political priorities: who is the strongest against Trump; who is the most critical of artificial intelligence companies; and who is, basically, the coolest.
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Adam Gabbatt in New York · Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
US news | The Guardian
In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things up
When news broke that a safely Democratic seat in New York’s wealthiest congressional district was becoming vacant, it was inevitable that there would be a crowded field of candidates.
What people might not have expected is that the subsequent Democratic primary, would become one of the country’s most closely watched and action-packed, the race coming to reflect a range of Democrats’ national political priorities: who is the strongest against Trump; who is the most critical of artificial intelligence companies; and who is, basically, the coolest.
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