Who is Darializa Avila Chevalier? The upstart NY democratic socialist who just beat a long-serving congressman (opens in new tab)

On Tuesday night, 32-year-old political newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated five-term democratic Congressman Adriano Espaillat, of New York’s 13th District, in New York’s primary election. The upset was stunning, especially given that Avila Chevalier was essentially unknown until less than a month ago when Mayor Zohran Mamdani lent his support to her campaign. Mamdani had previously backed Espaillat, but pivoted in the final stretch. “She is the daughter of a single mom case worker an...