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The House's top Hispanic Democrat is in an "existential" fight for his political life
Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, faces a challenging primary challenge from Darializa Avila Chevalier, with the race reflecting broader Democratic Party tensions. Espaillat is supported by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, while Chevalier is endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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