Here’s A Breakdown Of Your Local Primary Results

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The election results are in for the primary elections which took place on Tuesday, September 13. All races in our immediate neighborhood involved Democratic candidates. Republicans in our area are running uncontested, so they will face the Dems in the November 8 general elections.

Incumbent Velmanette Montgomery handily defeated challenger Michael Cox as they vied for District 25’s Democratic slot in the race for State Senate.

Here are all of your local election results. You can view election results throughout New York City here.

State Senate District 25 (Fort Greene, Park Slope, Gowanus, Sunset Park, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Boerum Hill, and Red Hook.)

Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates (100% of the precincts reporting)
Winner: Velmanette Montgomery (incumbent), 69.1% (10,006 votes)
Michael Cox, 30.9% (4,471 votes)

Judge, Kings County — Democratic Party, 3rd Municipal Court District (North Brooklyn) (100% of the precincts reporting)
Winner: Susan Quirk, 70.3% (4,827)
Edward Irizarry, 29.7% (2,043)

Judge, Kings County — Democratic Party, 5th Municipal Court District (Southwest Brooklyn) (100% of the precincts reporting)
Winner: Rachel E. Freier, 40.9% (4,730)
Jill Epstein, 34.5% (3,993 votes)
Morton M. Avigdor, 24.5% (2,835 votes)

Civil Court Judge, All of Kings County — Democratic Party (99.7% of the precincts reporting)
Winner: Odessa Kennedy, 51.9% (34,361 votes)
Consuelo M. Melendez, 48.1% (31,807)

Upcoming: General Elections on Tuesday, November 8

In State Assembly District 50 (northern edge of Fort Greene) and District 57 (heart of Fort Greene), Democratic incumbents Joseph Lentol and Walter Mosley, respectively, are running unopposed.

In State Assembly District 52 (western edge of Fort Greene), Democratic incumbent Jo Anne Simon will face Daniel Ramos (Republican).

In State Senate District 25 (Fort Greene, Park Slope, Gowanus, Sunset Park, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Boerum Hill, and Red Hook), Velmanette Montgomery (Democrat) will face Mamie Rose (Republican)

Here is other important information that will help you cast your vote:

  • Find out where your polling site is with this locator.
  • There are a number of other races in Brooklyn for judge’s seats. Enter your address here to see a sample ballot. The New York Campaign Finance Board also has a voter guide.
  • Know your rights! You are not required to show photo identification in order to vote. Learn more about your rights as a voter here.

If you have any questions, visit the Board of Elections FAQ page, or contact them directly at 1-866-868-3692.

Sarah Crean contributed reporting.