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- 1Brooklyn Democratic chair withdraws from party leadership race▼NY1 Exclusive: Brooklyn Dem chair backs out of party race
The chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party has backed out of a contest for a party position, according to an exclusive report by Spectrum News NY1. The withdrawal shakes up the race for control of the party organization in New York's most populous borough, though further details about the candidate's reasons or the contest's stakes were not included in the report.
- 2Bichotte Hermelyn backs Nikki Lucas to lead Brooklyn Democrats●Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn backs Nikki Lucas as Brooklyn Dems chair
Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn has endorsed Nikki Lucas to succeed her as the party's leader. Lucas, a Brooklyn elected official, now emerges as the frontrunner to take control of the county committee, a powerful position in New York politics. The endorsement sets the stage for the party's future leadership as Bichotte Hermelyn steps back from the role.