U.S. House, New York 13th Congressional District · Election November 3, 2026 · Updated
Who should I vote for in New York's 13th Congressional District?
No candidate in New York's 13th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Darializa Avila Chevalier (6 of 15 criteria) and Jomo Williams (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Democratic
Darializa Avila Chevalier
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 6 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 50
- Performance
- NR
Republican
Jomo Williams
On the ballot as Jomo M. Williams
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 3 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 50
- Performance
- NR
The good, the bad and the unresolved
The record
The notable facts of each candidate's public life, each tied to a source and confirmed to be this person. Unresolved matters are labeled with where they stand and do not move a score.
Darializa Avila Chevalier
- Unresolved2026-09-24
Arrested with dozens of protesters for blocking a roadway near the United Nations during a protest of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit on Sept. 24, 2026.
Where it stands: Arrest reported Sept. 24, 2026; no charge or disposition found as of Oct. 9, 2026.
Sources: The National News Desk via ABC6, Sept. 24, 2026, Fox News, Sept. 24, 2026
- On the record2026-06-16
During a June 2026 NY1 primary debate she apologized to former Vice President Kamala Harris for a 2021 post and said she regretted her past tweets.
Source: Spectrum News NY1, June 17, 2026
Jomo Williams
No notable items confirmed in news archives or public documents.
Who they are
Character
Integrity
Tells the truth, keeps their word, and takes no private gain from public office.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. A House candidate financial disclosure was filed June 15, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: House Clerk candidate financial disclosure, Filing ID 10079761, FEC administrative fines search, committee C00927541
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Courage
Takes a stand that costs them something, including telling their own side no.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. No public record found.
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Accountability
Owns mistakes, answers hard questions, and works in the open.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. Debated Rep. Adriano Espaillat on NY1 on June 16, 2026, before the primary, and apologized on air for a past post about Kamala Harris. No general election debate found.
Source: Spectrum News NY1, June 17, 2026
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Temperament and judgment
Steady under pressure, decides on evidence, and treats opponents and staff with respect.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. No public record found.
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Fidelity to the oath
Uses power inside its limits: accepts certified results, obeys court rulings, follows the rules of the office.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. No public record found.
Jomo Williams. Ballotpedia lists U.S. Army service beginning in 2020. No official finding of misuse found.
What they bring
Qualifications
Relevant experience
Has done work that prepares them for this specific office.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. Community organizer and investigator at the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem who has taught at CUNY Lehman College and NYU. Has not held public office.
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Command of the job
Knows the issues and knows what the office can and cannot do.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. Campaign site lists priorities including Medicare for All, housing, education and abolishing ICE, in general terms.
Source: Campaign site
Jomo Williams. Campaign site lists platform pages on election integrity, sanctuary city policy and an economic plan he calls Universal Capitalism, in general terms.
Source: Campaign site
Communication
Explains plainly, persuades, and listens.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. Took part in a televised NY1 primary debate and publishes priority pages. Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey.
Sources: Spectrum News NY1, June 17, 2026, Campaign site, Ballotpedia, Darializa Avila Chevalier
Jomo Williams. Publishes platform pages on his campaign site; completed Ballotpedia's survey for a 2021 race but not for 2026.
Roots in the constituency
Lives there, knows the people, and is funded by them.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. No public record found.
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Management
Can build and run an organization.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026. No FEC administrative fine found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search, committee C00927541
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
What they deliver
Performance
Results
Turns ideas into outcomes.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. No public record found.
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Showing up
Does the basic work of the job.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. No public record found.
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Constituent service
Solves problems for the people they represent.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. No public record found.
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Coalition building
Wins support beyond their own faction.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. No public record found.
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
Stewardship of public money
Treats tax dollars as someone else's money.
Darializa Avila Chevalier. No public record found.
Jomo Williams. No public record found.
How to read this
Each criterion is scored 0 to 4 against the written rubric in the Ballot Standard. NR means no record: there is no reliable public evidence either way, so the criterion is left out and never counts against the candidate. A total is published when at least 8 of 15 criteria have evidence.
A sitting officeholder has a longer public record than a first-time candidate, so the two totals rest on different amounts of evidence. Read the count of criteria beside each score. Low marks require an official finding or a primary record. Allegations and opinion are not used.
No policy position is scored. Evidence checked October 9, 2026. Campaigns and readers can send a correction with a public source to tpg@thepoliticalgroup.com.
Questions
Who should I vote for in New York's 13th Congressional District?
No candidate in New York's 13th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Darializa Avila Chevalier (6 of 15 criteria) and Jomo Williams (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Who is running in New York's 13th Congressional District in 2026?
Darializa Avila Chevalier (Democratic), Jomo Williams (Republican). The general election is November 3, 2026.
Is Darializa Avila Chevalier a good candidate for Congress?
Darializa Avila Chevalier has public evidence on 6 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
Is Jomo Williams a good candidate for Congress?
Jomo Williams has public evidence on 3 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
How is the strongest record decided?
The candidate with the highest Ballot Standard score has the strongest record. Each of 15 criteria on character, qualifications and performance is scored 0 to 4 from public records and established reporting, the same way for every party. No policy position is scored, and unresolved accusations never move a score.
More on this race: every New York race scored, and the New York 2026 election guide. Independent scorecard by The Political Group, not affiliated with any candidate or party.