NYC Council District 15 - Bronx

In NYC Council District 15, several candidates are vying for the seat recently vacated by Councilman Joel Rivera.

Neighborhoods: Bathgate, Belmont, Crotona, Fordham, East Tremont, Van Nest and West Farms. Fordham University is in the District.

Candidates: (Big thanks to Decide NYC!)

Listed in alphabetical order by last name:

Kenny Agosto: District Leader, 80th Assembly District
Albert Alvarez: Chief of Staff to Majority Leader Joel Rivera
Raquel Batista: Consulting Attorney
Joel Bauza: Senior Pastor for Calvary Church East 174 St.
Joel Rivera: Vice Chair for Bronx Democratic Committee
Cynthia Thompkins: Founder and President of the Marion Ave Neighborhood Association
Ritchie Torres: Housing Director for Council Member Vacca

For a great write-up of this race, including new and old district maps, check out DecidedNYC's 15th Council district page.

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