Mamdani backs Avila Chevalier in NY-13 primary against Espaillat
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.
