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Josh Shapiro says he has ‘profound’ differences with Mamdani-backed candidate
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
By David Wright, CNN
(CNN) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told CNN’s Dana Bash in an interview Thursday that he had “profound differences” with one of the candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Tuesday’s primary elections, underscoring Democratic Party fractures heading ...
Key takeaway Shapiro was asked about Darializa Avila Chevalier, the 32-year-old democratic socialist who defeated Rep.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The divisions within the Democratic Party, as seen in the recent primary elections in New York, may have implications for El Paso 's own political landscape. As a border city with a significant Hispanic population, El Paso's voters may be watching the US-Israel relationship and other issues closely. The fact that Darializa Avila Chevalier's campaign focused on this issue and sparked controversy may resonate with some El Pasoans who have strong opinions on the matter. Additionally, Avila Chevalier's views on abolishing borders and nationalizing industries may find support or criticism from El Paso's business and community leaders, who have a unique perspective on cross-border trade and economic development. As the midterm elections approach, it will be interesting to see how these national debates play out in local El Paso politics and whether they influence the city's own elections and policy decisions.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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(CNN) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told CNN’s Dana Bash in an interview Thursday that he had “profound differences” with one of the candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Tuesday’s primary elections, underscoring Democratic Party fractures heading ...
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