Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Launches Bid for Congress

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has announced his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives. He will run for the seat currently held by Representative Nydia M. Velázquez. Reynoso’s bid will likely face a serious challenge. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a prominent left-wing political organization, is expected to support a competing candidate in the Democratic primary. This sets the stage for a high-stakes primary election. The race will test voter sentiment between established Democratic figures and the growing progressive movement in New York City politics. Representative Velázquez has served in Congress for over three decades. She has not yet announced if she will seek re-election.