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Next Tuesday is the primary day in New York State for state and congressional races. There are a number of races that affect the community such as Civil Court Judge and District Leader.

The Jewish Future Alliance (JFA) provided the Crown Heights community with an information paper regarding the upcoming primary on June 25.

Here’s how to participate in the upcoming elections:

Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Polls Open: 6 am to 9 pm
Early Voting: Saturday, June 15, 2024 – Sunday, June 23, 2024
Early Voting Times: Please check online for specific times

Election for Civil Court Judge and District Leader:

Judicial Candidates:
Janice Robinson, Esq.
Kenneth Gayle, Esq.

Candidates for District Leader:
Akel Williams
Anthony Beckford
Sarana Purcell (unopposed, female leader)

Assembly District 43, which covers most of Crown Heights, there are no Assembly, Senate, or congressional races. Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, State Senator Zellnor Myrie, and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke are all running unopposed.

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The JFA reached out to both judicial candidates and asked them for a short statement on why Anash should vote for them.

Kenneth Gayle, Esq., Candidate for Civil Court Judge, 6th Municipal District responded, “I am committed to upholding morality, safety, and equality in our court system with integrity, fairness, and compassion. I am dedicated to serving our Brooklyn community through my deep belief in ethics and the rule of law. I will work to ensure that our courts remain a pillar of trust and accountability for all Brooklyn residents. Bringing my family values, skills, and dedication to the bench will provide honesty, respect, and fairness for all.”

Janice Robinson, Esq., Candidate for Civil Court Judge, 6th Municipal District, said, “Born and raised in Brooklyn, I am a wife, a mother, and a daughter of immigrants. I have been a civil defense litigator appearing in Brooklyn’s Civil Court for 22 years. I am keenly aware of what makes a judge effective: temperament, professionalism, knowledge of the law, the ability to listen, and respect for the litigants. I possess all of these attributes and will strive to provide fair and equal justice for Brooklyn with honesty and integrity.”

What Is a District Leader?

District Leaders represent each of Brooklyn’s 21 Assembly Districts. They are elected, unpaid leaders of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, with one male and one female representing each district. Every seat is up for election every two years. District Leaders vote on Democratic Party leadership, choose local judicial candidates, and staff polling sites.

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