NEW YORK, NY – June 5, 2026 – Continuing its commitment to voter education and engagement, Telemundo 47/WNJU will host its first Congressional primary debate on Wednesday, June 17, featuring the four Democratic candidates for New York’s 13th Congressional District: Adriano Espaillat (Incumbent ), Darializa Avila Chevalier, Theo Chino-Tavarez and Oscar Romero. The one-hour debate will be conducted in Spanish and moderated by Enfoque host Allan Villafana and political reporter Yolanda Vasquez. It will stream live on Telemundo 47’s digital channels and YouTube Channel at 1 PM – and air on WNJU (Channel 47) Sunday, June 21 during a one-hour special broadcast of Enfoque (check local listings). “Telemundo 47 and NBC 4 have a proven track record of hosting fair and substantive debates, helping voters make informed decisions at the ballot box,” said Dave Manney, Vice President of News for Telemundo 47 and NBC 4 New York. “Our team understands the critical issues facing the city and the 13th District and we’re listening to what voters want to hear from the candidates. To have them debate in Spanish will illuminate their positions in a new way.” In May, Telemundo 47’s 6 PM weekday evening newscast was the most watched in the New York DMA among adults 25-54, regardless of language. This was the first time Telemundo 47 achieved this distinction since the start of modern TV measurement 21 years ago.  It also reflects the continued growth and influence of Telemundo 47’s audience, which includes northern portions of Manhattan and western portions of The Bronx in the 13th Congressional District. For more information on Telemundo 47, visit telemundo47.com This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. ...read more read less