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Jabari Brisport in Senate District 25 in Brooklyn. Tillard has even scored the endorsement of Mayor Eric Adams and the historic Vanguard Independent Democratic Association (VIDA), the oldest Black political club in Brooklyn. Brisport’s other challenger is Democrat Renee Holmes.
“The vision and legacy of the Honorable Al Vann have been central to my advocacy and ministry in the district, and VIDA’s endorsement and continued support are critical as I seek to bring the change the district so desperately needs,” said Tillard at a community celebration honoring the late Councilmember Al Vann, VIDA’s founder.
Meanwhile, longtime Senator Robert Jackson is running for reelection to represent the 31st Senate District. Jackson was most recently endorsed by Former Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer.
“Robert Jackson is a fearless champion to knock down barriers and promote fairness and equality,” said Ferrer in a statement. “The Bronx is lucky to have him as State Senator. He understands personally the power of education, jobs and opportunity and has fought to give.”
In Senate District 30 in Harlem, Sen. Cordell Cleare is running for reelection after winning a special election months ago to replace former Sen. Brian Benjamin, who is still embroiled in a campaign fraud investigation. Cleare said she’s campaigning hard to make sure people in her district are aware of the unusual August primary. Cleare was already a fixture in the community, having worked for years with then-Sen. Bill Perkins as his chief of staff.
“[Cleare] demonstrates a very good grasp of the job. She has a very deep understanding of the issues facing her constituency,” said Ben Weinberg of Citizens Union.
Her opponent is community organizer Shana Harmongoff.
Other fairly competitive races include Senate District 33 in the Bronx where incumbent Sen. Gustavo Rivera is running for reelection, Senate District 59 in Queens where former Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley is running, and in Senate District 26 in Brooklyn where Sen. Andrew Gounardes is running to hold onto his seat. 32 • May 26, 2022 - June 1, 2022
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“It’s been busy,” said Cleare about campaigning this season for reelection, “a lot of organizing, making sure you have everything in place and that people know that there’s even an election happening. I think I’ve worked pretty hard to get the vote out and I hope that it happens. No one can predict these things.”
As early voting winds down, it’s important to note that the deadline to return absentee ballots is Aug. 23 on Election Day. Due to a recent change in the law, New York State voters can’t cast a ballot on a voting machine if they have already requested an absentee ballot, said the BOE. If a voter still shows up in person to vote they will have to use an affidavit. If the voter’s absentee ballot isn’t received, the affidavit ballot will be counted.
Early Voting ends Sunday, Aug. 21. Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 23. Check registration, get info about candidates, or find your polling site at: www. nycvotes.org/
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