Left-Wing Challenger Avila Chevalier Ousts Espaillat in NY-13 Primary, Media Projects
Avila Chevalier won by about 3.3 percentage points, with 86% of votes counted, after a campaign centered on housing, immigration and Israel.
- On Tuesday night, progressive challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier ousted five-term incumbent U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat in the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District, securing 49.3% of the vote to his 46%.
- The contentious race mirrored broader Democratic divisions over the war in Gaza, fueled by heavy outside spending, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani backing Chevalier while Espaillat faced scrutiny over American Israel Public Affairs Committee funding.
- During a debate last week, Espaillat criticized Chevalier for "celebrating the death of innocent people," to which she countered that she was "shocked by the dehumanizing language that was just used."
- Supporters erupted in cheers when Espaillat abruptly conceded the race at 10:34 p.m. on Tuesday, shouting "Espaillat afuero," as the victory marked a significant night for Democratic Socialists of America candidates.
- Chevalier will advance to the November general election in the heavily Democratic 13th District, where she is expected to face Republican nominee Manual Williams and Working Families Party candidate Bob Cohen.
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Democrats’ Newest Pick Is Their Most Radical Yet
Socialist candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier is likely to become Congress’ most radical member after she won the Democratic primary in New York’s 13th congressional district, which has not elected a Republican under its current redistricting lines. Chevalier has called to abolish police, disparaged the American flag, and refused to condemn Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. She also does not support any form of deportation — includi…
Darializa Avila Chevalier upsets Rep. Adriano Espaillat
A certain local political publication boldly suggested she might be “the next AOC,” and sure enough, super-left insurgent candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier has managed to take down a five-term member of Congress. The defeat of Rep. Adriano Espaillat is a marquee victory for New York City’s leftwing movement this cycle, further empowering the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, the Justice Democrats and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The As…
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