Julie Won points to 'lived experience' as she enters congested Congressional race for NY-7 - QNS

"Council Member Julie Won was a late entrant to the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in New York's 7th Congressional District but believes her "lived experience" as an immigrant and a mother means she is well-placed to succeed the veteran lawmaker in one of the most liberal districts in the country. Won, in a surprise move, launched her campaign on Feb. 2, a month after Assemblymember Claire Valdez and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso had launched their own campaigns for the seat."

"Won, however, is not concerned by her late entry into the race, citing her own victory in the 2020 Democratic primary for District 26, when she won in a 15-candidate field without any major endorsements. She also believes that her platform, which includes a "Lifetime of Care" initiative aiming to provide care at every stage of life to people across the United States, will speak directly to voters across the two-borough district, regardless of endorsements."

Julie Won entered the race late to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in New York's 7th Congressional District, citing her immigrant and mother "lived experience" as an asset. Rival candidates Claire Valdez and Antonio Reynoso secured major endorsements from unions, DSA, elected officials and Velázquez. Won highlighted her 2020 primary victory in a 15-candidate field without major endorsements as proof of viability. The "Lifetime of Care" platform proposes universal paid maternity leave, free childcare, universal healthcare, expanded Social Security, social housing and tenant protections, abolition of ICE, climate action and an end to bombing in Gaza. Won also cited her ability to work with the City Council Republican Caucus and the unanimous passage of the OneLIC.

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