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New York City DSA, Darializia Avila Chevalier, CC ’16, celebrate Democratic wins on election night

At a Tuesday watch party, supporters expressed enthusiasm about Avila Chevalier’s win amid a national blue wave.

By Conor Cavens / Columbia Daily Spectator
Avila Chevalier, a progressive Democrat, beat Republican nominee Jomo Williams during Tuesday night’s election.
By Arunima Chaudhary and Dawlat Simko • November 9, 2026 at 5:26 AM

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