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Darializa Avila Chevalier, who defeated CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat in NY-13, is set to join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, but caucus members say she must align with their priorities on immigration and other issues, prompting a leadership transition and tests of unity within the group.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America, abruptly walked out of a radio interview after being pressed about archived social media posts. She had just defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York City's 13th Congressional District Democratic primary and will face the general election, but her campaign continues to grapple with scrutiny of past comments on U.S. institutions, Dominican nationalism, and deportations.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a pro-Palestinian Dominican-American activist backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, won New York’s 13th congressional district primary with about 49% of the vote, defeating incumbent Adriano Espaillat amid attacks and accusations of antisemitism. If she wins the general election, she would become the first Dominican woman in Congress. Her platform centers on universal healthcare, renters’ protections, immigrant reform, and opposition to big PACs, while her campaign faced racism and Islamophobic criticism and scrutiny over her stance on Palestine.
Pro-Palestinian activist Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated five-term Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th District primary, aided by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic Socialists of America–aligned slate. The win underscores the DSA’s growing influence in NYC politics and signals a leftward shift in Democratic primaries, as Avila Chevalier’s past social media posts and criticism of AIPAC donations drew scrutiny.
Progressive activist Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th Congressional District primary, backed by Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America, casting Espaillat as out of step with working-class voters on issues from rent and immigration to Israel policy; Avila Chevalier campaigned on housing, Medicare for All, tenant protections and a stronger anti-war, pro-working-class agenda.
Polymarket bettors are predicting winners in four NYC races: Espaillat ~57% to win reelection in NY-13 against Darializa Avila Chevalier; Valdez ~83% to win the Dem primary in NY-7 against Reynoso; Lander ~99% to win the NY-10 seat against Dan Goldman; Lasher ~59% to win NY-12 against Alex Bores. Espaillat also has ~55% odds to win the Democratic primary, and Valdez is favored in the NY-7 primary. The market highlights several other local races as well.
At a National Action Network rally in Harlem, challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier and incumbent Adriano Espaillat framed the race around who counts in their community, with Avila Chevalier decrying identity-based division and urging unity between Black and Dominican residents, while Espaillat accuses gentrifiers of driving up rents. The event, hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton, also highlighted lingering tensions over who should lead Harlem and surrounding neighborhoods as the 2026 congressional race unfolds, with Mamdani's presence and endorsements shaping the backdrop.
A Manhattan left-wing club, the Broadway Democrats, endorsed Rep. Adriano Espaillat over Darializa Avila Chevalier in New York’s 13th Congressional District primary, citing Chevalier’s refusal to condemn Hamas and the Oct. 7 attacks. Chevalier had the backing of Mamdani earlier in the cycle and counted groups like the DSA, Sunrise Movement, Track AIPAC, CAIR Action, and Jewish Voice for Peace Action among her supporters. The June 23 primary will determine the Democratic nominee for the district that includes Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Darializa Avila Chevalier in the Democratic primary against Rep. Adriano Espaillat, his final congressional endorsement ahead of the June 23 vote; Avila Chevalier is backed by the progressive wings of the party (DSA and Justice Democrats) and aims to mobilize working-class voters in Uptown Manhattan and the Bronx, while Espaillat maintains broad establishment and labor support.
Representative Adriano Espaillat endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, highlighting his commitment to addressing key city issues and his immigrant background, as part of a broader Democratic support for Mamdani ahead of the November election.