We’re back on the subway, and this time we’re going to make a pit stop in Brooklyn before heading towards Queens!

New York City Council, District 40

Over in Brooklyn, we’re proud to endorse our ranked choice #1 pick, Rita Joseph. Rita is running to represent District 40, which comprises Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Prospect Park, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. She is a first generation Haitian American, and has a long history of activist leadership. From leading a protest at 19 years old against the FDA's discriminatory "bad blood" rules that prevented people of Haitian descent from donating blood to being a fierce advocate for her students as a public school teacher, Rita is a fighter! Learn more about her here. Sign up to volunteer.

Our #2 choice is community leader Josué Pierre. He’s a first generation Haitian American with years of civic leadership. He is currently the Democratic District Leader for the 42nd Assembly District, and previously sat on Community Board 17 as the Land Using Chair. Learn more about him here. Sign up to volunteer.

New York City Council, District 25

In District 25, meet our #1 ranked choice endorsee, Shekar Krishnan, a community activist and civil rights lawyer specializing in fighting housing disrimination and preventing community displacement. He is running to represent Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, and he’s committed to fighting alongside those most affected by injustice. Learn more about him here. Sign up to volunteer.

Haven’t heard of ranked choice voting? Check out this resource to learn more.

Also running in District 25 is our #2 choice, Carolyn Tran. Carolyn is a mother, feminist, and public servant who believes in racially just public education and universal child care for all. Learn more about her here. Sign up to volunteer.

New York City Council, District 26

Over in District 26 is #NALpista and our #1 choice, Julie Won, who is running to represent the neighborhoods of Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Astoria, and Dutch Kills. Julie is a tenant, immigrant, and activist fighting for the basic needs of all New Yorkers. She has been a fierce advocate for dignified, affordable housing and has stood up for racial justice, in addition to being a leader in technology transformation. Learn more about her here. Sign up to volunteer.

Additionally, our #2 choice, Amit Singh Bagga is running in District 26. Amit is a native New Yorker, and proud to be queer, South Asian, the son of immigrants, and a product of NYC public schools. He’s running so New York City can once again be a city of opportunity, dignity, and power for all New Yorkers. Learn more about him here. Sign up to volunteer.

Our #3 choice, Steven Raga, is also running in this immigrant-rich district. Steven is a board member to Woodside on the Move and Queens Pride, and previously served as a Chief of Staff to an Assemblymember. Learn more about him here. Sign up to volunteer.

New York City Council, District 32

Lastly in District 32, we have Felicia Singh, who is running to represent the neighborhoods of Neponsit, Roxbury, Ozone Park, Breezy Point, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Lindenwood, Howard Beach, Belle Harbor, Broad Channel, Rockaway Park, Rockaway Beach, South Ozone Park, and West Hamilton Beach. She is a teacher and daughter of working-class immigrants running to bring equity and justice to her district. Learn more about her here. Sign up to volunteer.

Thanks for riding the subway with us. Now let’s hit the pavement!

I’ll see you out there,

Kiana Abbady
Program Manager
New American Leaders Action Fund

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