NEW YORK (PIX11) — Public Advocate incumbent Jumaane Williams won the Democratic primary for New York City’s next public advocate on Tuesday.
Williams, who has served as the city’s public advocate since winning a special election in 2019, beat Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar for the nomination.
During his campaign, Williams won the endorsement of many labor unions and organizations, including Planned Parenthood of Greater New York and the New York State Nurses Association.
A number of public officials also backed Williams, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
The incumbent’s win comes despite allegations that arose during his campaign that an ex-staffer was drugged and assaulted by two members of his security detail.
Williams will now go up against the Republican candidate Gonzalo Duran in the November general election.
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