DSA endorses Valdez in race for Western Queens Assembly seat

DSA endorses Valdez in race for Western Queens Assembly seat

The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America officially endorsed Claire Valdez in next year’s race for Assembly District 37 this weekend, potentially setting up a two-way race between the union organizer and embattled legislator Juan Ardila, who has yet to announce his bid for reelection. 

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As candidates exit Council races, Queens Democratic primaries become clearer

As candidates exit Council races, Queens Democratic primaries become clearer

Four previously listed candidates for New York City Council races in Queens will not be on the ballot for the June Democratic primaries after failing to turn in petitions. The four dropouts, who according to the New York City Board of Elections did not file petitions for the 2023 election cycle, tie up two primaries in Queens, and narrow the field in one of the more attention-pulling races coming later this month. 

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