New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos Announces Bid to Challenge Mayor Eric Adams

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New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos, a former communications aide to former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, has announced her bid to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in the upcoming elections next year. Ramos, a Democratic state legislator since 2018, is considered a longshot for the post but has been known for her feuds with influential party progressives like Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. Other contenders in the race include Comptroller Brad Lander and State Sen. Zellnor Myrie. Ramos has been vocal about her commitment to addressing affordable housing and supporting the working class, citing her record of passing bills to increase access to childcare and tying the minimum wage to inflation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sen. Jessica Ramos, a Democratic state legislator since 2018, has announced her bid to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in the upcoming elections.
  • Ramos is a former communications aide to former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and has been known for her feuds with influential party progressives like Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez.
  • Other contenders in the race include Comptroller Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, and State Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
  • Ramos has championed policies to address affordable housing and support the working class, including raising the minimum wage and passing bills to increase access to childcare.
  • Ramos stated that she wants to focus on the basic functions of government, reversing the scandals involving Mayor Adams' staff.

Statistics:

  • 2018: The year Ramos was first elected as a Democratic state legislator.
  • 2: The number of other challengers announced alongside Ramos, including Comptroller Brad Lander and State Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
  • 3: The number of contenders in the upcoming mayoral election, with Ramos, Lander, and Stringer announcing their bids.
  • 2018: The year Ramos passed a bill to raise the minimum wage and tie it to inflation.
  • 2020: The year Ramos passed a bill to increase access to childcare.

Sources:

  • UPI (Sept. 13)
  • Politico (Ramos campaign announcement)