NYC City Council Election District 40: Candidates, Polling Places And More

FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN — Voters in Ditmas Park, Flatbush, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and part of Kensington will take to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 12 to cast crucial votes in this year's Democratic primary.

Citywide, there are primaries for mayor and public advocate, while several candidates are vying for the Brooklyn District Attorney nomination. Of local importance, though, a four-person race is underway to represent Distrcit 40 on the city council (full district map here).

This being New York City and Brooklyn, the Democratic primary is generally the race that determines who will hold these seats after November's general election. Needless to say, Tuesday is an important day for politics in the neighborhoods.

We've got more info on the races for district attorney, mayor and public advocate. For more on the city council race in District 40, and how to vote Tuesday in your neighborhood, here's what you need to know.

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District 40 city council candidates

Mathieu Eugene is the incumbent and is running for a third full term in office. He got the seat back in 2007 winning two straight special elections after Yvette Clarke was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. (City Council profile)

Jennifer Berkley is a housing advocate, tenants organizer and former newspaper reporter from the Boston area. She won her first public office when she won a seat on the Brooklyn Democratic Party County Committee. http://www.votejenberkley.com

Brian-Christopher Cunningham is a Flatbush native and has a long history in Brooklyn politics. He served as an aide for State Senator Kevin Parker before becoming chief of staff to City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo. Most recently, he worked with President Obama's My Brother’s Keeper Alliance. www.cunninghamforcouncil.com

Pia Raymond is a native of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens involved in several community organizations. She is Vice President of the Lefferts Manor Association, Vice President of the Nostrand Avenue Merchants Association and chair of Community Board 9's Economic Development Committee www.piaraymond2017.com

Where to vote

There are polling places across the district; your specific one depends on where you live. To find your polling place, click here and enter your address. You need to be registered as a Democrat at that address to vote in the primary.

Sample ballot

After entering your address on that same website above, under "Primary Election - 09/12/2017," click "Ballot Information" then choose your party. You will see your choices for all available offices.

When can I vote?

The elections take place on Tuesday, September 12. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

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