In a significant win for local politics, three Columbia University alumni have emerged victorious in the primary elections in West Harlem. Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 2016 graduate of Columbia College, and Eli Northrup, a fellow Columbia alumnus, secured primary victories in their respective bids for public office. Their wins are being closely watched by local residents and political observers, who are eager to see how these newcomers will shape the future of their community. As first-time candidates, Avila Chevalier and Northrup's successes mark a new chapter in West Harlem's political landscape, and their paths to office are expected to be closely followed in the coming months.


Darializa Avila Chevalier, CC ’16, Eli Northrup, Jordan Wright win primaries in West Harlem  Columbia Daily Spectator