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Mamdani Infuriates Congressional Hispanic Caucus With Endorsement of Progressive Candidate

Mamdani’s endorsement of his challenger has drawn criticism from Hispanic Caucus members, and Espaillat’s campaign has attacked her in an ad.

Mamdani Infuriates Congressional Hispanic Caucus With Endorsement of Progressive Candidate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
Jun 8, 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Darializa Ávila Chevalier in her primary challenge to Rep. Adriano Espaillat, drawing criticism from Hispanic Caucus members. The endorsement has sharpened tensions between New York progressives and Democratic establishment figures.

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Democratic House candidate challenging Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th District

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Juan Vargas
D · CA-52

Representative from California who criticized Mamdani’s endorsement

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States, mentioned in connection with the administration’s actions on immigration

New York politician who condemned the 2023 rally Ávila Chevalier attended

Representative from California who criticized the endorsement

Raul Ruiz
D · CA-25

Representative from California who criticized the endorsement and praised Espaillat

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