Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old community organizer, has won the Democratic primary in New York’s 13th Congressional District. Avila Chevalier, who was backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, defeated five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
Controversial Past
Avila Chevalier has faced scrutiny for her past comments, including calling the United States a ‘disgrace’ and expressing support for abolishing borders, prisons, and police. She has also been criticized for her stance on private property and her calls to nationalize large swaths of the private sector.
Despite her controversial past, Avila Chevalier secured the Democratic nomination with Mamdani’s backing and an increasingly left-leaning voter bloc in New York. In a recent debate, Avila Chevalier doubled down on her belief that no illegal immigrants should be deported from the U.S., even if they have committed violent crimes and served prison or jail time.
Geographic Scope
The 13th Congressional District encompasses Upper Manhattan and part of the West Bronx. Avila Chevalier is all but guaranteed to win November’s general election now that she’s clinched the Democratic nomination.
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