California progressives rejoiced as democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York mayoral primary. But replicating it may be harder in California.

California progressives, who have long struggled for influence, hope to break through to mainstream voters by challenging the establishment and rejecting corporate spending.

In New York City's mayoral race, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo are facing calls to unite behind one candidate.

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