Assemblymember Al Taylor and political newcomer Yusef Salaam endorsed each other on Tuesday for the No. 2 spot in the increasingly competitive City Council race for the 9th District in Harlem.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Assemblymember Al Taylor and political newcomer Yusef Salaam endorsed each other on Tuesday for the No. 2 spot in the increasingly competitive City Council race for the 9th District, as the runup to the Harlem election heats up in its most pivotal stretch.
Outside the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Community Center on Tuesday morning, Taylor and Salaam made their pitch to be voters’ No. 1 choice — while one endorsed the other as their pick for second-best in ranked choice voting. By cross-endorsing, each candidate encourages their supporters to rank the other candidate second. If one loses in the early rounds of ranked-choice voting, their votes go to the second-place pick.
. Garcia came within striking distance of defeating Mayor Eric Adams but ultimately lost by almost 9,000 votes in the final round.The race for the open 9th District seat is among the most watched this year as it is one of the most competitive and offers a unique look into the state of Harlem politics and the staying power of its ruling class. Taylor and Dickens are experienced Harlem politicians currently serving together in the Assembly.
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