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Antonio Reynoso announces run for Rep. Nydia Velazquez seat

Reynoso announced a run for the congressional seat held by the retiring Nydia Velazquez.

Antonio Reynoso announces run for Rep. Nydia Velazquez seat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced he will run for the congressional seat held by retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez. The Democratic primary could draw several progressive contenders in a district where the winner is expected to take the seat.

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Candidate for the congressional seat held by Nydia Velazquez

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Assemblymember named as a possible primary candidate

Chi Osse
D · NY

Councilmember who said he would not challenge Jeffries without DSA support

Representative whose seat Osse had planned to challenge

Retiring representative whose seat Reynoso is seeking

ALSO MENTIONED  Andrew Cuomo, Independent former governor who ran against Mamdani for mayor; Julia Salazar, State senator who said she does not plan to run; Kristen Gonzalez, State senator named as a possible primary candidate; Tiffany Caban, City councilmember named as a possible primary candidate; Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-elect whose support in the district is cited as recent electoral context

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Antonio Reynoso Announces Run for Nydia Velázquez’s House Seat

Outlets agree that Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced a run for the House seat Nydia Velázquez plans to leave. Center outlets focus on Reynoso entering the race and the potential Democratic primary field, including possible challengers; one article presents potential socialist support as an obstacle. Right-leaning outlets situate his campaign amid debate over Democrats’ progressive wing.

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