Trump, Mamdani front-and-center in Empire State battle for control of New York City government

Former President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy are front-and-center in a heated battle for the Republican nomination in New York's 27th congressional district, while Rep. Tom Cullerton faces a tough challenge from Republican challenger, David Trone. The contest is being closely watched by observers, who believe that a Republican win could have significant implications for control of the Empire State Senate. Trump and Ramaswamy are known to be highly involved in New York's Republican primary process, and their candidates are competing fiercely.