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Controversial DSA Candidate Wins NY Primary, AOC Backs

6/28/2026

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Darializa Avila Chevalier, a former Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed candidate, won a New York primary.
She faced scrutiny for X posts calling President Joe Biden a “rapist” and “war criminal,” profaning Vice President Kamala Harris and calling United States a “f---ing disgrace.”
She and Claire Valdez won in three districts with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s backing, prompting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to urge colleagues to give them a chance to serve.

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Story summary

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a former Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed candidate, won a New York primary.
She faced scrutiny for X posts calling President Joe Biden a “rapist” and “war criminal,” profaning Vice President Kamala Harris and calling United States a “f---ing disgrace.”
She and Claire Valdez won in three districts with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s backing, prompting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to urge colleagues to give them a chance to serve.