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Darializa Avila Chevalier upsets Rep. Adriano Espaillat

Espaillat conceded after losing the primary to Avila Chevalier.

Darializa Avila Chevalier upsets Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated five-term Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th Congressional District Democratic primary, winning 49% to his 46%. The upset marks a major victory for the city’s progressive movement.

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This story reports what happened without casting Espaillat in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Espaillat’s record.

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Incumbent representative defeated in the Democratic primary

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Democratic primary winner in New York’s 13th Congressional District

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Former president referenced in Avila Chevalier’s past social media statements

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Political figure referenced in Avila Chevalier’s past social media statements

Representative invoked in a comparison to Avila Chevalier

ALSO MENTIONED  Andrew Cuomo, Former governor who was Espaillat’s choice in the Democratic mayoral primary; Zohran Mamdani, Mayor who endorsed Avila Chevalier

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Darializa Avila Chevalier Defeats Adriano Espaillat in NY-13 Primary

Outlets agree that Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th District Democratic primary. Left-leaning outlets cast the upset as a progressive challenge to the Democratic establishment and center Chevalier’s account. Center outlets report the result, with one emphasizing the candidates’ records and another treating it as a test of Zohran Mamdani’s influence. Right-leaning outlets connect the loss to Mamdani but differ between Israel-position politics and Espaillat’s endorsement of him.

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