Justice Democrats Re-Emerge in New York to Try to Unseat Espaillat

New York City: Justice Democrats endorsed Darializa Avila Chevalier on Wednesday, backing her primary challenge to Representative Adriano Espaillat in the district covering Upper Manhattan and part of Queens borough. Chevalier, a 31-year-old community organizer, cited Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory and Espaillat’s policy record, including his support for Israel, as reasons to run. The endorsement marks Justice Democrats’ first in New York City for the 2026 midterms and part of a broader progressive effort to unseat establishment Democrats. Espaillat, 71 and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, now faces a left-wing insurgency. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.