Darializa Avila Chevalier upsets Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
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| Title: | Darializa Avila Chevalier upsets Rep. Adriano Espaillat. |
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| Authors: | Pretsky, Holly (AUTHOR), Donaldson, Sahalie (AUTHOR), Lewis, Rebecca C. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | City & State. 6/24/2026, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
| Subjects: | Primaries, Espaillat, Adriano, 1954-, Democrats (United States), Election districts, Activism, Politicians, Immigrants, Socialism, United States. Congress |
| Geographic Terms: | New York (N.Y.) |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the 2026 Democratic primary election in New York City's 13th Congressional District, where progressive candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat. Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old pro-Palestinian activist and sociology doctoral candidate, gained support from the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, Justice Democrats, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marking a significant victory for left-wing movements in the city. The campaign was contentious, featuring intense opposition attacks on Avila Chevalier’s past statements and questions about her Dominican heritage, while criticisms of Espaillat centered on his ties to pro-Israel PACs and perceived disconnect from constituents. Espaillat, the first Dominican and formerly undocumented member of Congress, conceded gracefully and expressed willingness to support Avila Chevalier’s transition to Congress. [Extracted from the article] |
| Database: | Newspaper Source Plus |
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