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NY-13: Mamdani stands by Avila Chevalier; fellow endorsee Lander keeps his distance

By Adam Daly Posted on June 10, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday that he had not seen resurfaced social media posts from Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier before endorsing her, but he continued to support her campaign and said her views had evolved.

Mamdani addressed the controversy during a news conference in Manhattan, where a reporter asked whether the deleted posts had concerned him or affected his decision to endorse Avila Chevalier’s Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Adriano Espaillat.

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NY-13: Mamdani stands by Avila Chevalier; fellow endorsee Lander keeps his distance

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