‘What we see as we’re still in this historic crisis is voters are looking to vote their values, which is what our party and our line has always been about.’
Two of New York City’s members of Congress were in danger of losing the Democratic nomination for re-election after Tuesday’s primary voting—although a large number of absentee ballots still needs to be counted.
As always, of course, now it’s up to the voters. Here are the basics.
‘Lopez understands that racism and homophobia doesn’t just stem from individual prejudices, but from something more foundational: the inherently oppressive nature of capitalism as designed by its White male founders.’
‘We do not need to be told which candidates are viable by people who do not live here, and do not understand the priorities of the people in the district.’
‘There are 12 candidates running for this seat, but every indicator says that the race has narrowed and either Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr. or Torres will win.’
His campaign relies on Twitter and Facebook posts, pictures and videos capturing him doing old-school politics, like giving away food, toys and—since the coronavirus pandemic hit New York—masks.
The Max & Murphy team talks with WNYC about the races to watch on June 23.
Twelve of the 13 Congressional seats that fall within the city are being contested, as are 10 State Senate districts, 27 Assembly posts, five judicial positions and the borough presidency of Queens.
The only June 23 rce for an open seat, and the most crowded contest, is in the 15th district in the Bronx, where Rep. Jose Serrano and 12 candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to replace him.