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Congressional Black Caucus Endorses Espaillat, Shifting Stance

1/15/2026

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The Congressional Black Caucus Political Arm endorsed U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat in the Democratic primary against Darializa Avila Chevalier.
The endorsement comes nearly a decade after the CBC excluded Espaillat from its ranks.
The endorsement signals a shift in the CBC's stance toward Espaillat.
Darializa Avila Chevalier is a pro-Palestine organizer challenging Espaillat.
The CBC praised Espaillat for affordable housing and social justice.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Political Arm endorsed U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat in the Democratic primary against Darializa Avila Chevalier.
The endorsement comes nearly a decade after the CBC excluded Espaillat from its ranks.
The endorsement signals a shift in the CBC's stance toward Espaillat.
Darializa Avila Chevalier is a pro-Palestine organizer challenging Espaillat.
The CBC praised Espaillat for affordable housing and social justice.