Darializa Avila Chevalier will become the Democratic nominee for New York’s 13th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, The Associated Press says.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier will become the Democratic nominee for New York’s 13th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, The Associated Press says
According to AP, with more than 86% of the expected vote in, Avila Chevalier had 49.4% of votes and Espaillat had 45.9%
The district comprises parts of Upper Manhattan, including Harlem and Inwood, and parts of the Bronx, including Kingsbridge Heights
According to AP, with more than 86% of the expected vote in, Avila Chevalier had 49.4% of votes and Espaillat had 45.9%.
Avila Chevalier, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, was one of the congressional candidates Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed leading up to the primary.
The district comprises parts of Upper Manhattan, including Harlem and Inwood, and parts of the Bronx, including Kingsbridge Heights.
The incumbent conceded to Avila Chevalier Tuesday night.
“Tonight wasn’t our night,” Espaillat said to his supporters. “But I love you anyway.”
He has held the seat since 2017. Espaillat is also the head of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.