Fun fact, it’s my birthday week, Saturday is my birthday, and what do you know, there are even elections then,.
It’s a pretty light week in terms of states, but we do have statewide primaries in New York and Wyoming.
Here’s what we’re looking at:
Tues June 24 - AL, CA, FL, NH, NY
Sat June 28 - DE
As always remember there’s no actual database, so this may or may not be complete. Please check your Secretary of State, county or town board of election websites.
As always I have to thank my amazing volunteers: Nancy, Michelle RF Masters, Richard, and Bree
Let’s begin!
TUES June 24
Alabama
State Senate District 5
DEM - Ryan Cagle - Blue Voter Guide - This would be a FLIP
California
Riverside
State Assembly District 63 runoff
DEM - Chris Shoults - Blue Voter Guide
San Jose
City Council District 3 - Blue Voter Guide for both candidates
Anthony Tordillos - Dem
Gabby Chavez Lopez - Dem
San Bernadino
All Mail Measure U - Voter Information Guide
Florida
Orange County Florida Dem Primaries
State Senate District 15
Coretta Anthony-Smith supports term limits, political donations, first political race
Randolph Bracy previous political experience, lack of ideas for the future
LaVon Bracy Davis Incumbent, supports reproductive health care, Yes on Amendment 4, gun reforms and funding public schools
Alan Grayson previous political experience, US Rep to Congress bills sponsored
State House District 40 (sample ballot pg 111)
Travaris McCurdy political experience, considered the incumbent, priorities
RaShon Young political experience, priorities
New Hampshire
State House Strafford 12
DEM - Billie Butler - Blue Voter Guide
New York
New York City
Justin Brannan (Democratic Party) Currently member of New York City Council- representing District 47-began role 1/1/24; (1 year in position)
Mark Levine (Democratic Party) Manhattan Borough President in New York (started Jan 1, 2022). Prior was Math & Science teacher, executive director of Teach For America-New York, and executive director fo the Center for After-School Excellence.
Ismael Malave-Perez (Democratic Party) Malave is committed to financial transparency, protecting taxpayer dollars, and expanding financial literacy for all New Yorkers. A champion for working families, he stands for fiscal responsibility, prevailing wages, and safeguarding public pensions.
Kevin Parker (Democratic Party) Current role is member of New York State Senate, representing District 21-began in 2003. (22 years in position)
Jumaane Williams (DEM) Incumbent; running for re- election as our Public Advocate to increase public safety, make our city more affordable, and, as an independent voice in city government, advocate for the best interests of all New Yorkers above all else
Jenifer Rajkumar (Likely DEM) Assembly member, represents Queens’ 38th District; Thursday, May 29, receiving the backing of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA), the city’s largest police union
Marty Dolan (DEM) Retired Insurance executive from the Bronx
Borough President
You can read about the following Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens Borough President races’ candidates here.
City Council
There are 52 city council elections happening. You can find your District and click to learn more about the different candidates here: https://politicsny.com/election-primer/
Alvin Bragg (DEM) Incumbent Finishing up first term (4yr) as District Attorney (Manhattan); Bragg will end his first term in office as one of the highest-profile district attorneys in America, largely due to his case against President Donald Trump. But while he may be known as the only prosecutor to have won a felony conviction against Trump, Bragg maintains that his focus is local.
Patrick John Timmins (DEM) a civil litigator, former Bronx prosecutor and an adjunct law professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Delegate to Judicial Convention
Alternate Delegate to the Judicial Convention
District Attorney (Brooklyn)
Eric Gonzalez (DEM) incumbent
Judge of Civil Court
Learn more about Bronx Countywide, Kings Countywide, Queens Countywide and District Candidates for District 01, 02, and 04 Judge Candidates here
SAT June 28
Delaware
New Castle County
3rd District Council
(No candidates filed for the Office of 3rd District Councilperson. Therefore, an additional Special Election will be conducted after the June 28, 2025 Special Election is held.)
5th District Council
Marc Henry (Mr. Marc Henry was the only candidate to file for the Office of 5th District Councilperson and therefore, under the law, he is automatically elected to office.)
Spoke on helping create more housing opportunities
6th District Council
Erik Ellison (no info found)
Michael Matthews (possibly DEM) ←can’t verify that this is them
Christina Watts (Previous role as critical care nurse, Intuit Certified bookkeeper * I think this might be her but I can’t verify)
Virginia
US House District 11 - Fairfax County
Primary
Amy Roma (Priorities: protecting democratic institutions, protecting Virginia from effects of Trump agenda; Experience: regulatory and national security lawyer, legal protection for families separated at the border, led evacuations from Kabul)
Irene Shin (Key Issues: Generational change, fresh perspectives, combat corporate greed, community safety; Experience: Represents Herndon area in Virginia House of Delegates, child of immigrants, worked to expand healthcare access, abortion rights and clean affordable energy)
Stella G. Pekarsky (Priorities: federal workers, cost of living, small businesses, healthcare, education, environment, democracy, immigrants, gun violence Experience: State Senator (D-Centreville), Chair Fairfax County School Board, teacher, focus as senator included working to fully fund schools, protecting abortion rights and stopping price gouging)
Leo J. Martinez Nucete (Priorities: protecting rights, affordable health care and housing, immigrant rights, federal workers, the economy, building coalitions that reflect diversity of Virginia Experience: international lawyer, former Venezuelan Congressman, immigrant from Venezuela,
James R. Walkinshaw (Priorities: Defending democracy, investigating current administration, mobilize constituents protest current administration, gun violence, education, climate change, the economy, affordable housing, reproductive freedom, immigrant rights, health care, supporting Ukraine; Experience: Represents Braddock District on Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Chief of Staff to Congressman Gerry Connolly, has fought for affordable housing, quality schools, climate solutions, endorsed by Late Rep Connolly)
Candice Bennett (Priorities: protecting Social Security, healthcare decisions, affordable housing, federal employees, veterans, safety, climate, tax reform, gun safety; Experience: Fairfax County Planning Commissioner)
Amy Papanu (Priorities: Defend federal workforce and democratic institutions, protect small businesses and fight tariffs, unions Experience: Federal worker, 16 yrs in CIA as Operations Officer, 7 yrs in US State Dept as Foreign Svc Officer, 5 in FBI as Investigative Specialist, tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, served as Chief of Staff, congressional fellow for Assistant Speaker of the US House of Rep, worked in CIA congressional affairs office)
Dan Lee (Priorities: Medicare for all, livable minimum wage, affordable dependent care, federal workers Experience: child of immigrant parents, Senior Aide to Democratic Chief of Staff for Governor of Massachusetts, worked at White House and at the World Bank
Dr. Priya Punnoose (Priorities: Science driven policies, rebuild trust in CDC and FDA guidance, mental health for children and adults, online protections for children, reproductive rights, material mortality crisis, universal health care; Experience: Child Psychiatrist,
Ross William Branstetter IV (Priorities: basic rights, equal rights amendment, due process)
And those are this week’s elections. Not many but they’re very important. Lots of state legislative seats, and of course, NYC.
If this guide was helpful for you comment 💚
Your vote is your voice and that voice is your superpower, but ONLY when you use it!
Happy Birthday !🎁
Happy Birthday week! Thank you for your tireless efforts to highlight the positive and hopeful elections!
I would like to add that Federal Congressional District 11 (Gerry Connolly’s old seat) is having a special Democratic in-person primary this weekend!
https://www.cd11votes.com/