Mamdani and AI industry flex political power in New York, plus more to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

Artificial Intelligence Industry Influence: The Manhattan House primary becomes a battleground between two opposing factions in the AI industry. Political groups funded by investors in companies like OpenAI and Anthropic spend millions on ads to support opposite sides in the race.
New York City Mayor Endorsements: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani backs several progressive and democratic socialist candidates in Democratic primary races across New York City, spotlighting their positions on issues like the war in Gaza.
Trump’s Cautious Endorsements in South Carolina: After unsuccessful endorsements in recent gubernatorial primaries in Georgia and Iowa, President Trump decides to endorse both candidates in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial runoff to ensure a victory.
Utah’s Democratic Hopes: Redistricting in Utah has created a left-leaning Democratic district around Salt Lake City, where primary candidates vie for support by highlighting their progressive stances, particularly on abortion rights.
Maryland GOP’s Gubernatorial Race: Nine Republican candidates vie in the primary to become the party’s nominee for the Maryland governorship, seeking to find a successor to the popular former governor, Republican Larry Hogan.

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