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Jan. 27, 2026

DSA’s Endorsement of Darializa Avila Chevalier Poses Test of Its Clout

As the group endorses a challenger against longtime Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District, it’s an open question whether Mayor Mamdani will follow suit.

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the New York Times

nov. 20, 2025

"Justice Democrats Re-Emerge in New York to Try to Unseat Espaillat"

The group, which powered Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rise in 2018, is backing Darializa Avila Chevalier’s bid to unseat Representative Adriano Espaillat.

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AMERICAN PROSPECT

nov. 20, 2025

"Justice Dems Pick Longtime Organizer to Take Harlem"

Darializa Avila Chevalier is challenging AIPAC-backed Rep. Adriano Espaillat and pledging to take the affordability fight to D.C.

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THE HUFFINGTON POST

nov. 20, 2025

"Mamdani’s Win Is Inspiring A Wave Of Left-Wing Challengers In NYC"

The latest progressive candidate to run is Darializa Avila Chevalier, who is challenging the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

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AXIOS

nov. 20, 2025

"Hispanic Caucus chair becomes latest House Dem to draw a primary foe"

Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday became the latest House Democrat being targeted by a leftist primary challenger.

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