Mamdani Drops Knicks-Themed Ad During Game 1 Backing Three Progressive House Challengers — Lander, Avila Chevalier, Valdez
June 8, 2026NBC News | Washington Examiner | JTA | kdhnews.com Official
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During Knicks Game 1 vs Spurs on Thu Jun 4, Mamdani aired a basketball-themed campaign ad showing him "passing" to his "team" of progressive primary picks: Comptroller Brad Lander (NY-12 vs Goldman), Darializa Avila Chevalier (NY-13 vs Espaillat), and Claire Valdez (NY-7 vs Velázquez successor). Framed as Mamdani's biggest swing at NYC's congressional delegation. Early voting starts Jun 13, Primary Day Jun 23.
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