Mamdani-backed socialist beats Espaillat in victory for New York City mayor
Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier upset a top House Democrat during New York’s Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District on Tuesday night, notching a significant victory for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who threw his weight behind her in the race.
TL;DR
- Darializa Avila Chevalier, a socialist, defeated House Democrat Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District primary.
- The Associated Press called the race with Avila Chevalier leading Espaillat.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Avila Chevalier, contributing to her victory.
- Avila Chevalier highlighted her involvement in Columbia University's pro-Palestinian encampment and criticized Espaillat's ties to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
- The race saw bitter exchanges, with Avila Chevalier accusing Espaillat's surrogates of spreading false information and racial slurs.
- Espaillat, a six-term incumbent and ally of Hakeem Jeffries, was the first Dominican American elected to the House.
- Espaillat's defeat is viewed as part of a broader trend of generational change within the Democratic party.