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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso running to replace Rep. Nydia Velázquez

Reynoso launched his campaign for the House seat expected to open when Nydia Velázquez retires.

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso running to replace Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has entered the race for the New York House seat that Rep. Nydia Velázquez is expected to vacate. His campaign launch comes amid debate among Democrats over the party’s progressive wing.

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Brooklyn borough president and candidate for New York’s 7th Congressional District

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Assemblywoman rumored as a possible candidate for the open House seat

House Minority Leader whose position on the party’s progressive wing is described

Representative whose expected retirement will open the seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Julia Salazar, State senator who said she does not intend to run for Congress; Kristen Gonzalez, State senator rumored as a possible candidate for the open House seat; Tiffany Cabán, Queens councilwoman rumored as a possible candidate for the open House seat; Zohran Mamdani, Incoming mayor whose election is part of the article’s political 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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