A half-dozen insurgent candidates in Brooklyn and Queens - some backed by the Democratic Socialists of America - toppled veteran incumbents in Democratic primary races, including close allies of Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.
Insurgent Zohran Mamdani, who defeated four-term incumbent Simotas in the 36th Assembly District covering Astoria, said in a tweet: "Socialism won."
Upstart Emily Gallagher delivered the biggest blow - upsetting 46-year veteran incumbent Joe Lentol in the 50th Assembly District that encompasses Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
Phara Souffrant Forrest, a field nurse, knocked off Mosley in the 57th Assembly District that takes in Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights and parts of Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
As earlier reported, Marcela Mitaynes defeated Assistant Assembly Speaker Ortiz, a 26-year veteran, in the 51st District that includes Red Hook and Sunset Park.
Five other progressive Democrats backed by the WFP and other progressive groups are expected to win open Assembly seats.
All the candidates are running in heavily Democratic districts and are expected to prevail in the general election.
Insurgent Zohran Mamdani, who defeated four-term incumbent Simotas in the 36th Assembly District covering Astoria, said in a tweet: "Socialism won."
Upstart Emily Gallagher delivered the biggest blow - upsetting 46-year veteran incumbent Joe Lentol in the 50th Assembly District that encompasses Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
Phara Souffrant Forrest, a field nurse, knocked off Mosley in the 57th Assembly District that takes in Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights and parts of Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
As earlier reported, Marcela Mitaynes defeated Assistant Assembly Speaker Ortiz, a 26-year veteran, in the 51st District that includes Red Hook and Sunset Park.
Five other progressive Democrats backed by the WFP and other progressive groups are expected to win open Assembly seats.
All the candidates are running in heavily Democratic districts and are expected to prevail in the general election.
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