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NY primary tests Mamdani's pull and Israel as a campaign issue

Avila Chevalier has made her criticism of Israel and AIPAC part of her campaign against Espaillat.

NY primary tests Mamdani's pull and Israel as a campaign issue
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
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New York City’s congressional primaries are being framed as a test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influence and of how Israel and AIPAC resonate with Democratic voters. The article examines three races involving candidates he endorsed and the candidates they face.

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House candidate challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat

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House candidate challenging Rep. Daniel S. Goldman

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House candidate in an open-seat race

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Brooklyn Borough President and candidate facing Claire Valdez

Representative facing Brad Lander in the 10th Congressional District primary

Representative facing Darializa Avila Chevalier in the NY-13 primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor and endorser of the congressional candidates

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Darializa Avila Chevalier Wins New York Democratic Primary

Outlets agree Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s Democratic congressional primary after receiving Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support. Left-leaning outlets cast the results as a progressive movement’s gain and, in some coverage, a rebuke to pro-Israel politics. Center outlets often treat them as a measure of Mamdani’s influence, though some stress implications for the party or pro-Israel Democrats. Right-leaning outlets foreground the winners’ socialist identity, Chevalier’s past statements, and risks to Democratic leadership.

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