Bronx Politics, Election News, News, Voting Rights

Vote Today — Congressional Primary

June 28, 2016 5:01 AM·

image

Today is the Congressional Primary! Check where there’s a primary in your district here:
http://bit.ly/NYCPollLocator

U.S. CONGRESS
The legislative branch of the United States is a bicameral body composed of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the SENATE, which together form the United States Congress.

The House of Representatives is made up of 435 elected members, divided among the 50 states based on each state’s population. New York State is represented by 29 Representatives, of which 14 represent New York City. Representatives are elected for two-year terms by the people of their Congressional district, and receive an annual salary of $174,000.

In the state of New York, for primary elections, polling places will open at 6:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM Eastern Time in New York City.

NY-13 (Harlem/Washington Hgts/Bronx)

13th District Candidates:

Yohanny Caceres (D)
~ Tax Preparer, Insurance Broker, Travel Agent
Suzan Johnson Cook (D)
~ Pastor, Ex-US Ambassador, Ex-Clinton White House Aide
Adriano Espaillat (D)
~ State Senator, Ex-State Assemblyman
Mike Gallagher (D)
~ Graphic Artist, Stay-Home Father
Guillermo Linares (D)
~ Educator, Ex-State Assemblyman, Ex-NYC Councilman
Adam Clayton Powell IV (D)
~ Ex-State Assemblyman, Ex-NYC Councilman
Sam Sloan (D)
~ Chess Journalist, Ex-Stockbroker
Clyde Williams (D)
~ Ex-Clinton White House Aide, Ex-DNC Political Director
Keith Wright (D)
~ State Assemblyman, Attorney

NY-15 (Bronx)

15th District Candidates:

Jose Serrano (D)
~Has been in office since: 1973
Leonel Baez (D)
~ Graduate Student

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

You Should Read:

Nine Candidates Register For City Matching Funds Program INBOX: Ted Cruz and Diaz Break Bread (Photo) Reform Party Names Citywide Slate of Candidates Who’s Running in The 2017 NYC Primary Elections — Bronx Guide
Author: Michael Benjamin is a public affairs consultant and an editorial board member at The New York Post. He is a former contributing columnist to the NY Post, City and State NY and other publications. He is a former Member of the New York State Assembly (2003-2010) and once led the Bronx Board of Elections. Since leaving office, he has appeared as a commentator on TWC NY1, Bronxnet OPEN, Good Day NY, and Al Jazeera America. His columns and blog focus on corruption, government, education, politics, redistricting, nuclear energy and race. He holds a B.A. in political science from Syracuse University.