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June 24, 2026
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Loses Democratic Primary to Darializa Avila Chevalier
- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a five-term incumbent, was defeated by newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier in a Democratic primary upset.
- Avila Chevalier, supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, represents a growing progressive movement within the party.
- Espaillat's loss raises questions about the future of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the influence of progressive politics in New York.
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- Democratic socialist won N.Y. primary despite scrutiny over inflammatory postsJun 24, 2026 at 8:09 PM · Washington Post
- Here are six things to know about democratic socialist Darializa Avila ChevalierJun 24, 2026 at 8:19 PM · WSJ
- Political earthquake strikes House Democrats and Hispanic caucus with Espaillat's lossJun 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM · CBS News