District 35 NYC City Council Election: Candidates, Polling Places And More

PROSPECT HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — Voters in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights and Crown Heights 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 two-person race has turned into one of the city's most contentious in District 35 (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 (though this race also features a pretty popular Green party candidate). 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 35, and how to vote Tuesday in your neighborhood, here's what you need to know.

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District 35 city council candidates

Laurie Cumbo currently holds the seat and is running for a second-term in office. This race has become defined by the Bedford-Union Armory, a contentious piece of development in Crown Heights. Cumbo has vowed to vote against the plan, which includes luxury condominiums and market-rate apartments. Her critics say she should have spoken up earlier. Cumbo has the support of many current elected officials. www.lauriecumbo.com/

Ede Fox lost to Cumbo four years ago and is challenging her again this time around. The former council staffer, which included being a top aide to NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, has attacked Cumbo from her left, speaking out forcefully about development in the neighborhood. She, too, has vowed to vote down any armory plan that includes luxury housing. www.edefox.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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