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RandySF

(86,621 posts)
Fri May 29, 2026, 02:45 AM Yesterday

NY-13: Mamdani endorses democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed the democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair and the first formerly undocumented person elected to Congress, for his seat in New York’s 13th Congressional District.

Mamdani endorsed Darializa Avila Chevalier on Thursday during a joint interview on MS NOW’S “The Briefing with Jen Psaki.”.......

Mamdani had previously committed to supporting Espaillat, 71, in his reelection bid but changed course after Avila Chevalier’s campaign gained momentum, The New York Times reported Thursday, citing three people familiar with the decision.

Espaillat has represented New York’s 13th District since 2017. During last year’s mayoral race, he initially endorsed Mamdani’s opponent, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but later backed Mamdani after he won the Democratic primary.




https://www.ms.now/news/mamdani-endorses-democratic-socialist-challenging-rep-adriano-espaillat

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NY-13: Mamdani endorses democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat (Original Post) RandySF Yesterday OP
Wow Akakoji 23 hrs ago #1
Mamdani endorses primary challenger over Democratic incumbent in House race - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MS NOW Rhiannon12866 22 hrs ago #2
It's this part that stands out to me. RandySF 22 hrs ago #3
Thanks! I'm not in New York City, live in NE New York, but it may be that Mamdani found the new candidate Rhiannon12866 21 hrs ago #4
During last year's mayoral race, Espaillat endorsed Cuomo. Emile 21 hrs ago #5
Then switched to Zohran. RandySF 21 hrs ago #6
If Espaillat wins his primary, I look for Mamdani to support him. Emile 21 hrs ago #7

RandySF

(86,621 posts)
3. It's this part that stands out to me.
Fri May 29, 2026, 05:04 AM
22 hrs ago
Mamdani had previously committed to supporting Espaillat, 71, in his reelection bid but changed course after Avila Chevalier’s campaign gained momentum, The New York Times reported Thursday, citing three people familiar with the decision.

Rhiannon12866

(259,415 posts)
4. Thanks! I'm not in New York City, live in NE New York, but it may be that Mamdani found the new candidate
Fri May 29, 2026, 05:15 AM
21 hrs ago

Easier to work with. Only time will tell.

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