Politics & Government
Jessica Ramos Sails To Victory In Unopposed Queens Senate Race
No Republican challenger surfaced to challenge Ramos in the general election
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY - Jessica Ramos cruised to victory tonight in her unopposed race in Queens state senate district 13.
The Jackson Heights resident and former mayoral spokeswoman won handily after defeating State Sen. Jose Peralta in September's Democratic primary.
Peralta was a member of the now defunct Independent Democratic Caucus (IDC) which was a group of state senate Democrats that caucused with Republicans.
Find out what's happening in Queensfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Ramos won the primary on an anti-IDC sentiment that swept through the state.
Photo via Shutterstock
Find out what's happening in Queensfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
