Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate

[David__77]

Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) in the Democratic primary for his House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects, notching a win for New York City’s socialist movement.

The race for the 13th Congressional District was one of several tests of influence Tuesday for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a fellow Democratic socialist who endorsed Chevalier against the five-term incumbent.

Mamdani’s campaign trail appearances with Chevalier injected her bid with significant momentum, on the heels of his history-making mayoral win last year. On Tuesday, that support appeared to help Chevalier push past Espaillat in the district that makes up parts of Harlem, Washington Heights and The Bronx.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5931226-espaillat-loses-new-york-house-primary/

[spooky3]

1. The mayor's influence is strong. Nt

[RandySF]

2. Oh no.

[mr715]

3. He was my former representative...

My opinion of him was... mixed. I had a lot of interactions with him when I was a teacher and union leader.

[MichMan]

4. The winner is the one that wants to abolish all prisons, right?

[JustAnotherGen]

5. I hope the newbies

Look to Lauren Underwood as a guide as to how to be an awesome Congresswoman. In since 2018 and getting legislation passed. Of all of the under 40 crowd? She's the the best at her job.

[calimary]

8. Thanks for the tip!

Good stuff to know, especially when most of everything here can tend to revolve around the Pacific Northwest. Go Illinois!

“In 2018, Underwood was elected to the United States House of Representatives, defeating Republican incumbent Randy Hultgren. Upon her swearing in, she became the youngest Black woman to serve in Congress.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Underwood

[JustAnotherGen]

15. She's too busy

Doing her job to get in front of cameras and the press.

19 Pieces of Legislation signed into Law. Across the aisle, within our party - and real and meaningful to Americans.

Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2026 (HR 9257) – Requires group health plans and insurers to cover 3 primary care visits and 3 behavioral health visits without cost‑sharing legisletter.org.

Copay Fairness for Veterans Act (HR 1644) – Expands access to veterans’ care by addressing copay barriers TrackBill.

Student Loan Contract Act of 2025 (HR 4555) – Aims to reform student loan contract terms

American Passport Card Accessibility Act (HR 7782) – Improves accessibility for people with disabilities to use passport cards TrackBill.

Child Suicide Prevention Act (HR 8070) – Supports prevention and intervention programs for youth suicide TrackBill.

Women’s Retirement Protection Act (HR 2023) – Addresses retirement security for women TrackBill.

Momnibus Act – A comprehensive maternal health package (co‑introduced with Alma Adams and Cory Booker) that has been funded through appropriations, with 14 individual bills targeting maternal health disparities, workforce growth, mental health care, and more Black Maternal Health Caucus.

Health Coverage for IVF Act of 2025 (HR 3480) – Expands insurance coverage for in‑vitro fertilization TrackBill.

Convenient Contraception Act (HR 2529) – Improves access to contraception TrackBill.

SALT Fairness for Working Families Act (HR 246) – Addresses state and local tax burdens on working families TrackBill.

Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2025 (HR 1647) – Supports tribal communities in addressing climate‑related health risks TrackBill.

Baby Changing on Board Act (HR 248) – Requires baby changing tables in certain public spaces TrackBill.

NIH IMPROVE Act (HR 6238) – Expands NIH funding for health research TrackBill.

Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 (HR 2234) – Improves access to anesthesia for veterans TrackBill.

ACE Veterans Act (HR 5665) – Supports veterans with post‑traumatic stress and other conditions TrackBill.

Public Health Service Act Amendments (HR 6370) – Requires certain health centers to have baby changing tables TrackBill.

Health Care Premium Tax Credit Extension (HR 6074) – Extends enhanced premium tax credits TrackBill.

Community Facilities Program Prioritization (HR 4272) – Prioritizes health and behavioral health facilities in federal funding TrackBill.

Recognizing 2026 as “The Year of The Power of Nurses” (HRES 1010) – Honors nurses and nursing education TrackBill.

[BeyondGeography]

6. Seven of eight DSA-endorsed in NY are presently winning

When the dust settles, it does look like just ONE New York incumbent will fend off their DSA-backed challenger this year (Jordan Wright in #AD70 in Harlem)

— Uncrewed (@uncrewed.bsky.social) 2026-06-24T01:47:54.123Z

[oasis]

7. I hope these newbies will support Hakeem Jeffries

for Speaker.

[summer_in_TX]

9. What do you like about Hakeem Jeffries?

He seems like a mixed bag to me.

[Quiet Em]

10. It's a very tough job but he is excellent at keeping the diverse Democratic coaltion united

in fighting back against the con artist and Republicans.

I seriously doubt his position will face any legitimate threat.

[oasis]

13. Jefferies has a straight forward, no-nonsense

personality. Over the years, I’ve seen him in dozens of interviews.

[Cha]

11. I wish the very best for Leader Jeffries!

I've actually been reading about what he does.

Just because he's not liked by everybody doesn't mean he's not brilliant at his job.

[oasis]

12. He's the best person for Dem leadership at this

critical time in our history.
And Cha, you have it 100% correct about his job qualifications . Keeping in mind, his mentor was the legendary Nancy Pelosi.

[Cha]

14. Oh yes, Mahalo for the reminder, oais!

Nancy was so good at her job that the budding fascists spent millions on her hate campaign.

And still, she was not liked by everyone.







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