NYC Public Advocate: Jumaane Williams Wins Democratic Primary

Jumaane Williams wins Democratic primary for NYC public advocate

The incumbent defeated challengers Jenifer Rajkumar, a state assemblymember, and Marty Dolan, a financial adviser.

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams handily wins reelection

Jumaane Williams secured reelection Tuesday as the city’s public advocate, quashing a challenge from Jenifer Rajkumar, a moderate state lawmaker known for her strong affiliation with Mayor Adams. Williams, the heavy favorite going into the race, had secured more than 70% of the vote with 75%  of the votes cast, according to results compiled by The Associated Press. The Working Families Party, which also backed Williams, issued a congratulatory s…

NYC public advocate: Jumaane Williams wins Democratic primary

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.  Click here for election results Williams released the following statement after defeating Rajkumar Tuesday night: "Thank you to every New Yorker w…

Jumaane Williams projected to win Democratic primary for public advocate

According to the AP, with more than 91.2% of the expected vote tallied, Williams had 71.2% of votes.