The 23rd Senate District encompasses Coney Island and the North Shore of Staten Island.
View the SD-23-specific August Voter Guide as a PDF here.
BIANCA RAJPERSAUD
About the candidate: Her platform centers the recovery from Covid-19.
What stands out about their platform or candidacy: His top issues are police reform and public safety.
Where you can learn more: www.biancaforsenate.com
Key endorsements:
- Assembly Member Steve Stern
- Assembly Member Inez Dickens
- Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell
- Assembly Member Charles Fall
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JESSICA SCARCELLA-SPANTON
About the candidate: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is a government affairs representative with the MTA, and is the former Chief of Staff to Diane Savino, who held the seat and is now endorsing Scarcella-Spanton.
What stands out about their platform or candidacy: Scarcella-Spanton centers fighting for safer and more affordable communities in her platform. Universal childcare is a top priority.
Where you can learn more: www.jessicafornewyork.com
Key endorsements:
- Max Rose
- Former Council Member Mark Treyger
- UFT
- 1199 SEIU
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SARAH BLAS
About the candidate: Sarah Blas is a lifelong New Yorker. She is the Director of Equity and Inclusion for Staten Island Women Who March, Director of Health for House of Community Baituljamaat, and an elected member of the Community Education Council for District 31.
What stands out about their platform or candidacy: Sarah is the most progressive, reform-oriented candidate in the race. She is a mother of six children, four of whom have special needs. As a result, Sarah is committed to politics that center everyday people, including language justice, more healthcare facilities, safe and affordable housing, and access to open spaces.
Where you can learn more: sarahblasforsenate.com
Key endorsements:
- Working Families Party
- Former Candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Ana Maria Archila
- Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus
- 504 Democrats
- New York Immigrant Coalition
- Muslim Democrats of New York
- Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club
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RAJIV GOWDA
About the candidate: Rajiv Gowda is an engineer and retired public servant. He was born in India, lived briefly in Brooklyn, and has spent the rest of his life on the North Shore of Staten Island.
What stands out about their platform or candidacy: Gowda highlights infrastructure as his top priority.
Where you can learn more: www.gowda4senate.com
Key endorsements:
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New American Democratic Club Inc.
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