The district, which straddles Western Queens and North Brooklyn, is one of the most liberal districts in the country and has been dubbed the "Commie Corridor" after the 2025 mayoral election, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by over 40 points in the district during the Democratic primary. Velázquez, who announced late last year that she would not seek re-election
HTC is proud to stand with Antonio in his run for Congress because he has always delivered for organized labor and working families, and we know he will do the same in Washington. Throughout his career, he's been a fighter for New York's working class - at picket lines and in City and Borough Hall - and a true friend to working people. He is exactly the kind of leader we need to take on Trump and make our voices heard in Washington.
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.