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Mamdani Endorses DSA Challenger as Archived Radical Posts Resurface

The endorsement threatens party unity by spotlighting archived posts that complicate a high-profile June 23 primary.

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic candidate for New York's 13th Congressional District, at a campaign rally in New York, May 25, 2026. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seriously considering getting behind Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) in the Upper Manhattan House primary.
RICHMOND, VA - JULY 03: A protester carries a sign that reads "Defund The Police" during the Black Women Matter "Say Her Name" march on July 3, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Protests continue around the country after the death of African Americans while in police custody. (Photo by Eze Amos/Getty Images)
Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park on April 27, 2026 in New York City. Mayor Mamdani was joined by Gov. Kathy Hochul, government officials and members of the New York New Jersey FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Committee as they announced NYC will be hosting five free World Cup viewing parties in various parts of NYC. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Reports published Monday and Tuesday revealed more than 3,600 tweets from a since-deleted account attributed to Darializa Avila Chevalier and recovered via the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.
  • The archived messages include calls to abolish police, prisons and borders, calls to seize private property, attacks on Democrats, and posts that mocked U.S. service members.
  • Avila Chevalier said the recovered posts do not reflect who she is today and that she has "grown considerably," while Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated his endorsement and praised her advocacy for working families.
  • Senior Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and state party officials, criticized Mamdani’s backing and reaffirmed support for incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
  • The dispute has nationalized the NY-13 race, focused attention on how archived social media can reshape local contests, and could drive outside spending and intensified campaigning before early voting begins on June 13 and the June 23 primary.