In a shocking upset, Rep. Ritchie Torres' ally, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, has been ousted in a New York House primary by a candidate backed by Rep. Ilhan Omar's ally, Rep. Andy Levin, and Rep. Jamie Raskin's ally, Rep. Andy Kim, as well as Rep. Ro Khanna's ally, Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The challenger, Rep. Espaillat's own staffer, Juan Pagan, won the Democratic primary in New York's 13th Congressional District. The outcome marks a significant shift in the balance of power within the House Democratic caucus, particularly in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, where Rep. Espaillat was a prominent member. The defeat is also seen as a test of Rep. Espaillat's influence and a possible indication of the growing divide within the Democratic Party.
Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate The Hill
