Brooklyn, NY - Antonio Reynoso Announces Run for Congress to Succeed Velazquez

"She is a progressive pioneer who laid the groundwork for an entire generation of new leftist voices at every level of government. No one can replace her presence. But we must continue her fight, and we will continue that fight because the need has never been greater."

"Reynoso, who won the Brooklyn Borough Presidency twice with ease, enters the race during a pivotal moment for Democrats both locally and nationally. The party continues to debate how fully it should embrace the ascendant left-wing bloc that helped propel socialist Zohran Mamdani to victory in the mayoral race. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a moderate, has pushed back against the idea that Mamdani's faction represents the future of the Democratic Party, emphasizing that the party's priority is winning enough seats to retake the House."

"Reynoso is not a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, but he was an early endorser of Mamdani. It remains unclear whether the incoming mayor or the DSA will support him in this congressional race, especially with several socialists considering their own bids for the open seat. Potential contenders include Queens Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblywoman Claire Valdez."

Antonio Reynoso, 42, launched a campaign for New York's Seventh Congressional District as Representative Nydia Velázquez prepares to retire after 16 terms. Reynoso previously represented District 34 on the New York City Council and has won two Brooklyn Borough Presidency elections. Reynoso aligns with progressive politics and praised Velázquez as a mentor and progressive pioneer. The open-seat contest unfolds amid Democratic debate over embracing an ascendant left-wing bloc that helped elect Zohran Mamdani. Reynoso is not a Democratic Socialists of America member but endorsed Mamdani early, and several DSA-affiliated politicians are potential challengers.

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