New Kings Democrats is a progressive, grassroots political organization committed to bringing transparency, accountability, and inclusionary democracy to the Brooklyn Democratic Party.
These candidates will appear on the ballot in the Democratic Primary on June 28, 2022.
Candidate for Governor
Candidates for NY Assembly
Emily Gallagher for Assembly in District 50
Samy Nemir Olivares for Assembly in District 54
Candidates for District Leader/State Committee
We're endorsing more district leader candidates than ever before as part of Brooklyn Can't Wait, a campaign to bring inclusive, effective, and transparent leadership to our local party. Read more about all these candidates on the Brooklyn Can't Wait candidates page!
Kenneth Lee for District Leader in Assembly District 42 M
Kellan Calder for District Leader in Assembly District 43 F
Akel Williams for District Leader in Assembly District 43 M
Angela Kravtchenko for District Leader in Assembly District 46 F
Emile Bazile for District Leader in Assembly District 50 M
Jacqui Painter for District Leader in Assembly District 51 F
Julio Peña III for District Leader in Assembly District 51 M
Lydia Green for District Leader in Assembly District 52 F
Aaron Ouyang for District Leader in Assembly District 52 M
Maritza Davila for District Leader in Assembly District 53 F
Felix Ceballos for District Leader in Assembly District 53 M
Aciré Polight for District Leader in Assembly District 54 F
Robert Camacho for District Leader in Assembly District 54 M
Monae Priolenau for District Leader in Assembly District 56 F
Shaquana Boykin for District Leader in Assembly District 57 F
Mike Boomer for District Leader in Assembly District 57 M
Naomi Hopkins for District Leader in Assembly District 59 F
Mark Hanna for District Leader in Assembly District 64 M
Note: The two district leader/State Committee seats in each district had previously been designated as male and female, but a recent change in party rules should allow people who don't identify as male or female to run for any of these seats — the seat will go to the top two vote-getters of different genders. We hope that this change will be confirmed in state law so non-binary candidates won't face any obstacles.
Previous Endorsements
2021
BRAD LANDER FOR NYC COMPTROLLER
KENYA HANDY-HILLIARD FOR CITY COUNCIL IN CD 40
LINCOLN RESTLER FOR CITY COUNCIL IN CD 33
BRANDON WEST FOR CITY COUNCIL IN CD 39
CRYSTAL HUDSON FOR CITY COUNCIL IN CD 35
JENNIFER GUTIERREZ FOR CITY COUNCIL IN CD 34
ANTONIO REYNOSO FOR BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT
SANDY NURSE FOR CITY COUNCIL IN CD 37
2020
37th City Council District - Sandy Nurse
54th Assembly District - Sandy Nurse
7th Congressional District - Nydia Velazquez
18th State Senate District - Julia Salazar
Assembly Member, 51st Assembly District - Genesis Aquino
Assembly Member, 50th Assembly District - Emily Gallagher
District Leader, 50th Assembly District - Kristina Naplatarski
District Leader, 53rd Assembly District - Samuel N. Olivares
District Leader, 52nd Assembly District - Jesse Pierce
District Leader, 57th Assembly District - Shaquana Boykin
District Leader, 51st Assembly District - Julio Pena III
2019
Public Advocate - Jumaane Williams
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