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Justice Democrats Back Chevalier Against Espaillat in NY

11/21/2025

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Justice Democrats endorsed Darializa Avila Chevalier as a primary challenger in New York's 13th Congressional District.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a community organizer, promotes a babies-not-bombs platform and criticizes U.S. military funding for Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
She challenges incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, accusing him of prioritizing big-money interests over constituents' needs and arguing taxpayer money should improve local lives and be invested in housing and poverty relief rather than military efforts.

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Justice Democrats endorsed Darializa Avila Chevalier as a primary challenger in New York's 13th Congressional District.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a community organizer, promotes a babies-not-bombs platform and criticizes U.S. military funding for Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
She challenges incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, accusing him of prioritizing big-money interests over constituents' needs and arguing taxpayer money should improve local lives and be invested in housing and poverty relief rather than military efforts.