by Emma Davey The race is on!
āBrooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is running for Congress in New Yorkās 7th district, he shared on Thursday. ā
The seat is currently held by Congresswoman Nydia VelĆ”zquez, who announced weeks ago that she would not run for reelection in 2026. After more than 30 years in Congress, VelĆ”zquezās imminent departure leaves a gap in an overwhelmingly progressive district, one that several challengers will likely be looking to fill.
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