The NY-11 Congressional District encompasses the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Bensonhurst in Brooklyn plus all of Staten Island.
View the NY-11-specific August Voter Guide as a PDF here.
MAX ROSE
About the candidate: Max Rose served in Congress from 2018-2020, losing his seat to current Republican Congress Member Nicole Malliotakis. He is aiming for a rematch. Max is a veteran.
What stands out about their platform or candidacy: Max’s website says “He takes listening to the constituents in his district seriously and is always ready to listen to the needs of his neighbors,” though many in the district have complained about his lack of engagement with constituents - or his Primary opponent, Brittany Ramos DeBarros - before and throughout this campaign.
Where you can learn more: Maxroseforcongress.com
Key endorsements:
- Congress Member Ritchie Torres
- Council Member Justin Brannan
- Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon
- Comptroller Brad Lander
- Assembly Member Robert Carroll
- United Federation of Teachers
- Independent Neighborhood Democrats Brooklyn
- Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats
- Bay Ridge Democrats
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BRITTANY RAMOS-DEBARROS
About the candidate: Brittany Ramos DeBarros is a progressive Democrat, community organizer, Afro-Latina Staten Islander, and an Army combat veteran.
What stands out about their platform or candidacy: Brittany is the only progressive voice in the race. Her primary platform issues are: “Care, not Criminalization,” Climate & Security, Education & Youth, Jobs & Housing for All, and “A Just Recovery & Transition.”
Where you can learn more: brittanyforcongress.org
Key endorsements:
- Working Families Party
- People’s Action
- Sunrise Movement
- Chris Smalls, Amazon Labor Union
- Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus
- Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
- Muslim Democratic Club of New York
- The Jewish Vote
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
- Council Member Shahana Hanif
- Council Member Sandy Nurse
- Council Member Alexa Aviles
- Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes
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KOMI AGODA-KOUSSEMA
About the candidate: Dr. Komi Agoda-Koussema is a professor of education. He is originally from Togo and Ghana in West Africa, and has lived in Staten Island for his adult life.
What stands out about their platform or candidacy: Dr. Agoda-Koussema has a Seven Point Pledge for his campaign on his website, which includes affordable healthcare and protecting working families.
Where you can learn more: agoda4congress.com
Key endorsements: Unknown
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