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Public Advocate Special Election
On December 18, we co-hosted the Brooklyn Public Advocate Forum with other clubs from across the borough. We invited all Democratic candidates to complete a questionnaire in advance of the forum, and held our endorsement meeting and vote after.
Jumaane Williams For Public Advocate
The Race
Third-term East Flatbush City Councilmember Jumaane Williams is challenging approximately 23 other candidates for Public Advocate. The nonpartisan special election is expected in February; Public Advocate Letitia James will vacate the seat on January 1 when she assumes the office of Attorney General. Candidates will need to collect 3,750 valid signatures from registered voters -- though, of any party, or none -- to be on the ballot in the new year.
The District
This is a citywide race.
The Candidate
A former tenant organizer, Jumaane has been one of the most vocal progressive voices on the New York City Council. He is unafraid to take principled stances on issues like criminal justice and affordable housing and push for bold, progressive legislation. He is the founder of the Ernest Skinner Political Association, a progressive Democratic club based in East Flatbush.
NKD invited all Democratic candidates to complete a questionnaire in advance of the Public Advocate forum and NKD's endorsement vote. Check out Jumaane's Q&A here.
Our Call
NKD endorsed Jumaane in the Lieutenant Governor race against incumbent Kathy Hochul, and we continue to believe he is best-suited to effect change and hold other elected officials accountable. Jumaane is pragmatic yet ambitious, with a tested record of standing with marginalized communities fighting for justice. He has done this for Brooklyn, and we believe he will continue to do so on behalf of all New Yorkers as Public Advocate.
Campaign Website: jumaanewilliams.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jumaane4NY
Twitter: @JumaaneWilliams
2018
Public Advocate - Jumaane Williams
7th Congressional District - Nydia Velazquez
20th State Senate District - Zellnor Myrie
Female District Leader in Assembly District 51 - Genesis Aquino
Lt. Governor - Jumaane Williams
Governor - Cynthia Nixon
18th State Senate District - Julia Salazar
Attorney General - Zephyr Teachout
2017
34th City Council District - Antonio Reynoso
35th City Council District - Ede Fox
38th City Council District - Carlos Menchaca
41st City Council District - Alicka Samuel
43rd City Council District - Rev. Khader El-Yateem
2016
7th Congressional District - Nydia Velazquez
18th State Senate District - Debbie Medina
Assemblymember, 44th Assembly District - Bobby Carroll
District Leader, 44th Assembly District - Bobby Carroll
District Leader, 50th Assembly District - Emily Gallagher
District Leader, 50th Assembly District - Nick Rizzo
2014
7th Congressional District – Nydia Velazquez
18th State Senate District – Debbie Medina
20th State Senate District – Rubain Dorancy
51st Assembly District – Ceasar Zuniga
53rd Assembly District – No endorsement
55th Assembly District – Lori Boozer
District Leader, 50th Assembly District – Nick Rizzo
2013
53rd Assembly District – Jason Otaño
New York City Mayor – Bill de Blasio
New York City Comptroller – Scott Stringer
New York City Public Advocate – No endorsement
Brooklyn Borough President – No endorsement
Brooklyn District Attorney – Abe George
Brooklyn District Attorney – Ken Thompson
33rd City Council District – No endorsement
35th City Council District – No endorsement
38th City Council District – Carlos Menchaca
2012
12th Congressional District – Nydia Velazquez
10th Congressional District – Hakeem Jeffries
18th State Senate District - Jason Otaño
50th Assembly District – No endorsement
District Leader, 50th Assembly District – Lincoln Restler
District Leader, 52nd Assembly District – Chris Owens
Civil Court Judge, Countywide Races – No endorsement
Civil Court Judge, 1st District – Richard Montelione
Civil Court Judge, 2nd District – No endorsement
2011
54th Assembly District – Jesus Gonzalez
2010
12th Congressional District – Nydia Velazquez
25th State Senate District - Daniel Squadron
52th Assembly District – Joan Millman
District Leader, 53rd Assembly District – Esteban Duran
District Leader, 53rd Assembly District – Barbara Medina
District Leader, 52rd Assembly District – Jo Anne Simon
District Leader, 50th Assembly District – Lincoln Restler
District Leader, 50th Assembly District – Kate Zidar
2009
33rd Council District — Evan Thies
34th Council District — No endorsement
35th Council District — Letitia James