The NY-07 Congressional District encompasses the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Bushwick, plus several Queens neighborhoods.

View the SD-21-specific August Voter Guide as a PDF here.

KEVIN PARKER, incumbent

About the candidate: State Senator Kevin Parker was first elected to the State Senate in 2002. A darling of the problematic Brooklyn political machine, Parker is known for angry, violent outbursts and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.

What stands out about their platform or candidacy: His top issues are police reform and public safety.

Where you can learn more: Kevinparker4senate.com

Key endorsements:

• 1199 SEIU
• 1180 CWA

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DAVID ALEXIS

About the candidate: David Alexis is a rideshare driver and former home health aide. He is the co-founder of the Drivers Cooperative, a climate organizer, and the son of Haitian immigrants.

What stands out about their platform or candidacy: Endorsed by DSA, David Alexis is focused on housing for all, quality healthcare for all, a Green New Deal for New York, and protections that make it easier for workers to organize.

Where you can learn more: www.davidforbk.com

Key endorsements:

• Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
• Congress Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
• State Senator Jabari Brisport
• Council Member Tiffany Cabán
• Council Member Shahana Hanif
• Assembly Member Emily Gallagher
• Assembly Member Alexa Aviles
• Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest
• United Auto Workers Region 9A
• Working Families Party
• Sunrise Movement
• The Jewish Vote

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KAEGAN MAYS-WILLIAMS

About the candidate: Kaegan Mays-Williams is Policy Counsel at Everytown for Gun Safety and a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney. She joined the DA’s office to both increase representation of Black women in the field and to offer humanity and understanding to vulnerable communities.

What stands out about their platform or candidacy: Mays-Williams is focused on giving power back to her neighbors, who have been shut out of the political process. Her platform emphasizes safe and affordable housing, access to equitable and fully funded public education, access to daily and nutritious meals, and affordable and accessible healthcare. If elected, Mays-Williams will be the first black LGBTQ+ woman to serve in the State Senate.

Where you can learn more: www.kaeganfornystatesenate.com

Key endorsements: 

• South Central Brooklyn United for Progress
• Women of Color for Progress
• 504 Democratic Club
• Brooklyn Young Democrats 
• Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn 
• Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats

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