New York primary voters head to the polls on Tuesday, and the hottest contests are once again on the Democratic side. Overall, the 2020 election cycle has been disappointing for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing. A few key races provide progressives a chance to snap their losing streak ― or for the Democratic establishment to maintain its successful record. One factor that could help down-ballot progressive candidates is that Sanders will remain on the presidential primary ballot after a court battle successfully overturned the New York State Board of Elections’ efforts to cancel the presidential primary entirely. Rep. Eliot Engel (D) has represented neighborhoods and towns on either side of New York City’s northern border since 1989.

Source: Huffington Post June 20, 2020 12:00 UTC