"Mamdani mobilized his supporters quickly. About an hour after his MS NOW appearance, his campaign solicited donations on behalf of Avila Chevalier, texts obtained by THE CITY show."
@thecityreporter.nycNEW: Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday endorsed political newcomer Darializa Avila Chevalier in her primary against incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, significantly shaking up the race for the Upper Manhattan and Bronx House seat where the mayor grew up.
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Mamdani Endorses DSA Newcomer Avila Chevalier Against Espaillat for Manhattan Congress Seat
The mayor made a joint appearance with a fellow Democratic Socialists of America member on MS NOW to announce his support of her campaign for New York’s 13th district.