Key facts
- Challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier is focusing her campaign on Harlem.
- Harlem is considered traditionally hostile territory for the incumbent Democratic representative.
- Avila Chevalier is not discussing her social media posts from 2020 and 2022.
- She characterized past social media statements as 'the politics of the past.'
In a critical House race where both Representative Adriano Espaillat and his progressive challenger, Darializa Avila Chevalier, are focusing their campaign efforts on Harlem, Avila Chevalier has stated she is not interested in discussing her social media posts from 2020 and 2022. She characterized these past statements as 'the politics of the past.' Harlem is considered traditionally hostile territory for the incumbent Democratic representative, making it a key battleground for both candidates.