3 young progressives look to topple longtime incumbents in New York’s Tuesday primaries

A trio of young progressives are attempting to beat three longtime Democratic incumbents in New York on Tuesday, something no challenger has done so far this primary season.

In Queens, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY), who has served in the House since 1999 and who is widely considered as a possible next Speaker should Democrats take back the House. But first he has to get past the 28-year-old progressive, who has garnered national attention as she ...