Mamdani Allies Win 3 New York House Primaries, Ousting 2 Incumbents

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24

Three candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic House primaries in New York, capping his bid to expand a progressive coalition beyond City Hall.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, 32, delivered the biggest upset by defeating five-term Representative Adriano Espaillat in NY-13, while Brad Lander unseated Representative Dan Goldman and Claire Valdez won a seat opened by Nydia Velázquez’s retirement.
The results strengthen democratic socialists and other progressives heading into November, when Democrats aim to retake the House amid voter anxiety over inflation and the war in Iran.
House leadership could also feel the shift: neither Valdez nor Avila Chevalier has committed to backing Hakeem Jeffries for speaker if Democrats regain the chamber.

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Progressive Earthquake: Darializa Avila Chevalier Unseats Five-Term Incumbent in NY-13, Signaling a Leftward Shift in Democratic Power

Overview

Darializa Avila Chevalier achieved a historic victory in the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District, unseating five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat. Her win was powered by a strong grassroots movement, a clear left-wing platform, and her ability to connect with voters’ disillusionment with established politics. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pivotal endorsements further boosted her campaign. The race was marked by intense ideological clashes and controversies, reflecting a major shift in the district’s political landscape and signaling the growing influence of progressive forces within the Democratic Party.

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