Deep-pocketed super PAC backs progressive candidate as she vows to ban outside groups
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a New York congressional candidate, is receiving substantial support from a super PAC while advocating for a ban on such funding in elections. The super PAC American Priorities has committed $500,000 to her campaign against Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who has received backing from pro-Israel groups. Avila Chevalier has criticized Espaillat for accepting money from AIPAC and has vowed to reject corporate PAC contributions.
- ▪Darializa Avila Chevalier is running for Congress in New York and is supported by a super PAC despite her campaign promise to ban such funding.
- ▪American Priorities has pledged $500,000 to her campaign against incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who is backed by pro-Israel groups.
- ▪Avila Chevalier has publicly criticized Espaillat for his financial ties to AIPAC and has committed to not accepting corporate PAC money.
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New York congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier is benefiting from significant super PAC spending, even as she campaigns on banning super PAC money in elections. American Priorities launched a $500,000 media buy in support of Avila Chevalier, per FEC filings, in her progressive challenge to Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY). Recommended Stories Vance goes after Craig for Minnesota’s fraud record: ‘Fighting so hard to hide the data’ Democrats aren’t running hearings — they’re filming TikToks: Joe Concha Democrats exercise a House floor power grab amid small margins The group, which formed to counter pro-Israel advocacy groups, has pledged to spend $2 million in a handful of House races this cycle.
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