Pro-Palestinian doctoral student and community organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier secured the House seat for New York’s 13th Congressional District with the endorsement of New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani. Chevalier’s surprising win is making moderate Democrats worry about Mamdani’s influence in electing candidates from the far left and the broader influence of the Democratic Socialists of America within the Democratic Party.
Darializa Avila Chevalier says she converted to Islam because of the “grace and love and passion” that her Muslim friends had for “social justice”
“The friend who pushed me to do it asked me: Why have you fasted for four years and yet you haven’t taken your shahada?” pic.twitter.com/M1EmJC5rrw
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) June 24, 2026
On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Lyrah Margo and Madelynn McLaughlin discuss Chevalier’s candidacy and socialist agenda, arguing that democratic socialists like Mamdani and Chevalier are reshaping the Democratic Party. Lyrah and Madelynn also examine Chevalier’s recently deleted X account, which featured numerous posts embracing communism, Marxism, and anti-American rhetoric.
Tune in to hear their discussion!
Read Ellie and Lyrah’s writing here and here.
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