Darializa Avila Chevalier: pro-Palestinian doctoral student steps into politics with ‘faith in the future’
Summary
Darializa Avila Chevalier won the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th congressional district, defeating the incumbent Adriano Espaillat. She is a pro-Palestinian community organizer and doctoral student who could become the first Dominican woman elected to Congress if she wins the November general election.Key Facts
- Darializa Avila Chevalier is 32 years old and new to politics.
- She won more than 49% of the vote in New York’s 13th congressional district primary.
- Her district covers upper Manhattan, Harlem, and parts of The Bronx.
- She faced negative and racist attacks during her campaign.
- Avila Chevalier is supported by the Democratic Socialists of America and New York’s mayor.
- She was recruited by Justice Democrats, the group that helped Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez win.
- She supports universal healthcare, renter protections, abolishing ICE, and banning big political donations.
- Incumbent Adriano Espaillat had been a five-term congressman and chair of the Hispanic caucus.
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