There's always a Mamdani angle 😉
In NYC, Cuomo won past voters by 2.
But Mamdani won "non-voters" by 40 points.
The future of the Democratic Party might live in that gap — and it's bigger than New York and Texas.
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NEW: "Not left vs. right, but top vs. bottom."
Two candidates ran on that in 2025-26.
Both won.
How a Muslim socialist from Queens and a Presbyterian seminarian from Austin built similar coalitions — 1,700 miles apart.
And what it means for 2028:
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Excellent piece by @michaellangenyc.bsky.social on the race for NY-12. I think Michael is right on three key points:
• Nina Schwalbe is great but won't win.
• The race is between Micah Lasher + Alex Bores.
• Alex's best shot is to win via AI as wedge issue.
www.michaellange.nyc/p/the-race-a...
The winner goes to Washington.
The loser cleans out their desk in Albany.
Help me avoid a similar fate.
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NEW: NY12 – the wealthiest, most educated district in America – is ready to choose its next congressman.
Nine candidates. One seat.
West Side vs. East Side.
A Kennedy heir, a Never-Trumper, and two Albany lawmakers walk into a forum...
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It is a great privilege to write about one of the best neighborhoods in New York City. Astoria is the heart and soul of the Commie Corridor, after all.
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NEW: 10 years ago, Astoria had no democratic socialist elected officials.
Now, the People’s Republic is the only neighborhood in the United States with socialist representatives at the city, state, and federal levels of government.
How did we get here?
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“I want to fight like hell for my son, I want to fight like hell for all kids. I call myself a Ms. Rachel socialist. When I think about the path forward, I am choosing the path that I want for my child.”
New from @michaellangenyc.bsky.social and @jacobinmag.bsky.social: jacobin.com/2026/02/more...
I'll write more words about NY7 than anyone in the world over the next five months.
It's the Commie Corridor, after all...
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NEW: Zohran Mamdani backed Claire Valdez. Nydia Velázquez endorsed Antonio Reynoso.
The left is divided:
Socialists vs. Progressives
Townies vs. Transplants
Velázquez is a 30+ year incumbent.
But Mamdani won 75%+ of the vote.
Welcome to NY-7:
www.michaellange.nyc/p/a-civil-wa...
NEW: Rep. Nydia Velázquez's retirement has spawned an open primary for NY7, the most left-leaning Congressional District in the nation.
The race is the frontier of the Democratic Party: Young, Millennial, Renter, Left-Leaning.
But only one can prevail:
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Michael talking about oldhead politicians is like LeBron suiting up against the Raptors, you know this is gonna be a masterpiece
I post all my articles here! Gotta get those pageviews...
New Michael Lange analysis just dropped, looking at the NY-7 primary likely to feature Antonio Reynoso vs DSA's Claire Valdez: www.michaellange.nyc/p/the-social...
I'll write more words about NY7 than anyone in the world over the next seven months. This is just the beginning.
It's the Commie Corridor, after all...
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NEW: Rep. Nydia Velázquez's retirement has spawned an open primary for NY7, the most left-leaning Congressional District in the nation.
The race is the frontier of the Democratic Party: Young, Millennial, Renter, Left-Leaning.
But only one can prevail:
open.substack.com/pub/michaell...
For the NYC heads @michaellangenyc.bsky.social remains essential. Great story-telling and explanation of insider politics.
How the City Council interacts with Mayor Mamdani (& vice versa) will shape the next four years in NYC. The elections may be over, but we're just getting started.
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NEW: Julie Menin, a liberal moderate from the Upper East Side, has locked up the votes to become Speaker of the New York City Council. How did she get them?
And will she be a "check" on Mayor Mamdani? Or a partner in his affordability agenda?
www.michaellange.nyc/p/how-julie-...
In addition to Mayor Mamdani, there will be several fascinating Congressional races across New York City that will shape the future of the Democratic Party.
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NEW: A democratic socialist adept at social media challenges the Democratic Party establishment in NYC.
But it's not Zohran Mamdani vs. Andrew Cuomo.
It's Chi Ossé vs. Hakeem Jeffries.
My take on the question everyone is asking:
www.michaellange.nyc/p/can-chi-os...
To my readers, followers, commenters — THANK YOU so much for making this election a resounding success.
The mayoral race coming to a close is bittersweet, but we're at the start of a new chapter. Join me for all things NYC:
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NEW: Zohran Mamdani built the multi-racial, working and middle-class coalition the left has always wanted.
Mamdani resoundingly won young men, Black and Latino voters, renters, and tens of thousands of immigrant Trump voters.
How did he do it?
www.michaellange.nyc/p/the-rainbo...
NEW: I predicted the results of the New York City mayoral election BLOCK by BLOCK.
🚨Spoiler Alert🚨 Zohran Mamdani is going to win
2,000,000+ Votes, 120,000+ Blocks, 350 Neighborhoods, 5 Boroughs, 3 Candidates
ONLY 1 PREDICTION:
www.michaellange.nyc/p/predicting...
Final prediction from lefty political commentator @michaellangenyc.bsky.social: www.michaellange.nyc/p/predicting...
Zohran Mamdani - 52.3%
Andrew Cuomo - 35.9%
Curtis Sliwa - 11.2%
To my readers, followers, commenters — THANK YOU so much for making this election a resounding success.
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Read my full analysis so you can be the smartest person at your election night watch party.
NEW: I predicted the results of the New York City mayoral election BLOCK by BLOCK.
🚨Spoiler Alert🚨 Zohran Mamdani is going to win
2,000,000+ Votes, 120,000+ Blocks, 350 Neighborhoods, 5 Boroughs, 3 Candidates
ONLY 1 PREDICTION:
www.michaellange.nyc/p/predicting...
I chatted with @michaellangenyc.bsky.social NYC about his takeaways from the early vote turnout and why Zohran Mamdani has momentum heading into Election Day.
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NEW: Zohran Mamdani will win the General Election.
But winning is not enough. He needs a majority (50%+) of the vote, a symbolic statement of broad support.
Spanning ALL of New York City's 350 neighborhoods, HERE is Mamdani's path to a Mandate:
www.michaellange.nyc/p/how-zohran...
