Incumbent Adriano Espaillat maintains a strong position in the June 23 Democratic primary for New York’s 13th congressional district, reflecting his established record, broad name recognition, and historical advantages in a solidly Democratic seat spanning Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Darializa Avila Chevalier’s share stems from her Democratic Socialists of America endorsement, focus on housing and foreign policy issues, and an April internal poll showing potential gains when voters received positive messaging about her platform. Recent campaign finance data indicates she outpaced the incumbent in one recent quarter, while petition signature disputes among candidates have added procedural scrutiny. Traders weigh these factors against typical patterns favoring sitting members in low-turnout primaries, with limited movement in other contenders’ odds.