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Darializa Avila Chevalier shocks Espaillat in NY-13 Congressional district as Mamdani holds sway

Chevalier defeated incumbent Adriano Espaillat in the NY-13 Democratic primary.

Darializa Avila Chevalier shocks Espaillat in NY-13 Congressional district as Mamdani holds sway
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the NY-13 Democratic primary, with Espaillat conceding as she led with about 90% of votes counted. The result was also described as a test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s political influence.

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Winner of the NY-13 Democratic primary

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Incumbent who conceded the NY-13 Democratic primary

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

Democratic leader criticized in Chevalier’s past tweets

ALSO MENTIONED  Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who endorsed Chevalier; Andrew Cuomo, Former governor and mayoral candidate; Linda Sarsour, Palestinian activist who commented on the race; Mahmoud Khalil, Pro-Palestinian activist at Chevalier’s watch party

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Darializa Avila Chevalier Defeats Adriano Espaillat in Primary

Outlets agree Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated incumbent Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th District Democratic primary. Center outlets connect the win to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s backing and influence, while also covering Chevalier’s challenge to Espaillat. Right-leaning outlets present the result as part of a broader ideological shift and criticize progressive politics; one article also emphasizes voter demographics.

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