Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate

Summary

Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) in the Democratic primary for his House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects, notching a win for New York City’s socialist movement.  TThe race for the 13th Congressional District was one of several tests of influence Tuesday for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a…